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[Bronchoscopy in primary pulmonary tuberculosis in children]
Lijecnicki Vjesnik
|November 1, 1996
Insights
Bronchoscopy in children with primary lung tuberculosis revealed positive findings in 39% of cases, with a rare instance of bronchial penetration successfully treated within a year.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Diagnostics
Context:
- Primary lung tuberculosis in children presents diagnostic challenges.
- Bronchoscopy is an invasive procedure with potential diagnostic yield.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the diagnostic utility of bronchoscopy in pediatric primary lung tuberculosis.
- To report the incidence of positive bronchoscopic findings and complications.
Summary:
- A retrospective study of 204 children (0-14 years) with primary lung tuberculosis treated between 1991-1994.
- Bronchoscopy was performed in 112 (54.9%) patients, yielding positive findings in 44 (39%).
- A rare case of bronchial penetration was observed and successfully treated within one year.
Impact:
- Highlights the diagnostic value of bronchoscopy in specific pediatric tuberculosis cases.
- Provides data on the safety and outcomes of bronchoscopy in this population.
- Informs clinical practice regarding the investigation of pediatric lung tuberculosis.
Abstract:
In the period from January 1, 1991, to June 30, 1994, 204 children (aged 0-14 years) with primary lung tuberculosis were treated in our hospital. Bronchoscopic examinations were done in 112 (54.9%) patients. Positive bronchoscopic finding was observed in 44 (39%) patients, and in three out of them there was a penetration inside the bronchi. This condition was cured within one year of treatment.