[The use of surgical and therapeutic bronchoscopy in thoracic surgery]

The results of treatment of 260 patients who were subjected to 485 endoscopic operations with laser and electrosurgical methods are described. Excellent and good results were obtained in 199 patients (76.6%). The results of treatment of 43 patients by means of temporary endobronchial occlusion showing its efficacy in pulmonary bleedings as well as in complex treatment of pneumo- and pyopneumothorax are presented. The therapeutic effect of the low intensity endobronchial laser therapy on complex prophylaxis and treatment of obstructive bronchitis after surgical intervention on the lungs and pleura as well as in complicated traumatic injuries of the chest is noted.