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  • Pulmonology
  • Interventional Pulmonology
  • Endoscopic Medicine

Background:

  • Bronchoscopy is essential for diagnosing and treating respiratory conditions.
  • Airway stenoses and hemoptysis are common indications for interventional bronchoscopy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnostic and therapeutic applications of bronchoscopy.
  • To highlight the range of endoscopic techniques available for airway disorders.
  • To discuss recent advancements in endoscopic modalities for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established and novel endoscopic techniques.
  • Discussion of therapeutic interventions for specific airway pathologies.
  • Inclusion of electrocautery, argon plasma coagulation, laser, cryosurgery, and stent implantation.

Main Results:

  • Bronchoscopy offers a wide array of therapeutic options beyond diagnosis.
  • Various endoscopic techniques effectively manage conditions like airway stenosis.
  • Newer modalities are expanding treatment possibilities for COPD and asthma.

Conclusions:

  • Bronchoscopy remains a cornerstone in respiratory care, offering both diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities.
  • The evolution of endoscopic techniques has broadened the scope of treatable respiratory diseases.
  • Interventional bronchoscopy provides crucial management strategies for complex airway diseases.