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Pediatric interventional bronchoscopy: from early limitations to achievable opportunities
Megan N Januska1,2, Kimberley Kaspy3, Kubra M Bozkanat4
1Department of Pediatrics.
Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine
|November 7, 2023
Summary
Pediatric advanced diagnostic and interventional bronchoscopy is rapidly evolving with new technologies. However, challenges remain due to a shortage of trained specialists and limited research, necessitating careful adoption of these innovative techniques.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Medical Technology
Background:
- The field of pediatric bronchoscopy has seen significant technological advancements, including flexible cryoprobes, navigational, and robotic systems.
- Despite growing interest, the pediatric interventional bronchoscopy landscape faces challenges such as a limited number of specialists and a scarcity of published literature.
Conclusions:
- The rapid evolution of technology requires vigilance and the establishment of new standards of care in pediatric bronchoscopy.
- Formal training programs and further research are crucial to support the integration of advanced techniques in pediatric pulmonology.
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