Complications of bronchoscopy for foreign body removal: experience in 1035 cases

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Hasdiraz L., Oguzkaya F., Bilgin M., Bicer C.

ANNALS OF SAUDI MEDICINE, vol.26, no.4, pp.283-287, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.5144/0256-4947.2006.283
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF SAUDI MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.283-287
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Tracheobronchial foreign body aspirations, which threaten lives in childhood, also carry potential risks during and after bronchoscopy. The aim of this study is to review complications and precautions that need to be taken against possible risks.