Outcomes Bronchoscopic Evaluation in A University Hospital.

Area of Science:

• Pulmonology
• Diagnostic Procedures
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Bronchoscopic evaluation provides crucial data for managing pulmonary diseases.
• Limited studies exist on the clinical profiles and diagnostic yield of bronchoscopy.
• Understanding these aspects is vital for enhancing patient care and clinical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the clinical characteristics of patients undergoing bronchoscopy.
• To determine the diagnostic yield of various bronchoscopic procedures.
• To evaluate the outcomes of bronchoscopic interventions in a specific clinical setting.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study was conducted.
• Consecutive patients undergoing bronchoscopy between May 2013 and April 2015 were included.
• Bronchoalveolar lavage was the primary procedure performed.

Main Results:

• The study included 76% male patients with a mean age of 54.71 years.
• Recurrent hemoptysis was the most common indication (58%).
• Bronchiectasis (23%), chronic bronchitis (18%), and endobronchial tuberculosis (16%) were the most frequent findings. Bronchoalveolar lavage showed a 46% growth for tuberculosis and 7% for malignancy.

Conclusions:

• Bronchoscopic evaluation offers significant insights into pulmonary diseases.
• Bronchoalveolar lavage demonstrates a high diagnostic yield, particularly for pulmonary tuberculosis.
• These findings support the utility of bronchoscopy in improving patient management and diagnosis.