2024年2月12日 · Rigid bronchoscopy involves inserting a thin metal tube called a bronchoscope into the throat and trachea. Doctors use it to diagnose or treat several airway conditions.

2024年7月1日 · This information will help you get ready for your rigid bronchoscopy (bron-KOS-koh-pee) at MSK. It also explains what to expect before, during, and after your procedure.

The rigid bronchoscope with telescope inserted almost to the end is used to measure the distance from the carina to the inferior margin, superior margin, and inferior border of the cricoids (A). This is done by starting distally and moving proximally.

Rigid bronchoscopy is an invasive procedure that is utilized to visualize the oropharynx, larynx, vocal cords, and tracheal bronchial tree. It is performed for both the diagnosis and treatment of lung disorders.

There are 2 types of bronchoscopes: flexible and rigid. Both types come in different widths. A rigid bronchoscope is a straight tube. It’s only used to view the larger airways. It may be used within the bronchi to: Remove a large amount of secretions or blood. Control bleeding. Remove foreign objects. Remove diseased tissue (lesions)

2023年1月19日 · Rigid bronchoscopy is most commonly used to manage patients who have obstruction of either their trachea or a proximal bronchus, since the rigid bronchoscope's large lumen facilitates suctioning and the removal of debris, or for interventional procedures such as insertion of airway stents .

2024年12月2日 · A rigid bronchoscopy is a procedure to look inside your respiratory system (nose, throat, and lungs). Healthcare providers use a bronchoscope. This is a firm tube with a light and camera on the end.

2013年6月19日 · The rigid bronchoscope is the instrument of choice in most bronchoscopic therapeutic procedures. The rigid bronchoscope is not only a tool to visualize the airway but also a therapeutic instrument in itself or in association with other endoscopic techniques.

2016年3月26日 · The rigid bronchoscope is a powerful yet simple piece of equipment. The rigid bronchoscope acts as a conduit to the airway and accommodates a variety of tools: graspers, dilators, biopsy forceps, stent delivery devices, catheters, and suction devices.

2022年6月13日 · A bronchoscopy procedure is done to look at the air passages inside your lungs. Learn about the types, flexible and rigid, why it's done and what to expect.