Novel thin bronchoscope with a 1.7-mm working channel for peripheral pulmonary lesions

M. Oki, H. Saka, C. Kitagawa, S. Tanaka, T. Shimokata, K. Mori, S. Kajikawa

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Abstract

In the present study, the authors evaluated the diagnostic utility of a novel thin bronchoscope with a 1.7-mm working channel for peripheral pulmonary lesions. A total of 118 patients were included in this prospective study. Bronchoscopic examination was performed using a 5.9-mm standard bronchoscope. If no visible endobronchial lesion was found, transbronchial biopsies were performed with 1.5-mm biopsy forceps under fluoroscopic guidance and the bronchus were washed with 10-20 mL of saline solution, using a prototype 3.5-mm thin bronchoscope with a 1.7-mm working channel. Endobronchial lesion was visualised with the standard bronchoscope in 16 patients, and the other 102 patients underwent biopsies with the thin bronchoscope. The mean bronchus levels reached with the standard bronchoscope and the thin bronchoscope were 2.3 and 4.3 generations, respectively. Endobronchial abnormality was revealed with the thin bronchoscope in a further 14 patients. Diagnostic material was obtained in 50 of 68 (74%) patients with malignant disease and 18 of 30 (60%) patients with benign disease. Four patients did not return to follow-up. The diagnostic yield was 57%, even in lesions <20 mm. There were no major complications. In conclusion, bronchoscopy using a 3.5-mm thin bronchoscope with a 1.7-mm working channel is useful and safe for the diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary lesions. Copyright

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)465-471
Number of pages7
JournalEuropean Respiratory Journal
Volume32
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 08-2008
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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