Successful removal of a broncholith using a cryo-probe under rigid bronchoscopy: A case report

Moe Ando; Hideo Saka; Yasuhiro Matsuo; Shin Lee; Tetsuji Morishita; Kei Fujita; Akifumi Tsuzuku

doi:10.1002/rcr2.1024

Successful removal of a broncholith using a cryo-probe under rigid bronchoscopy: A case report

Moe Ando, Hideo Saka, Yasuhiro Matsuo, Shin Lee, Tetsuji Morishita, Kei Fujita, Akifumi Tsuzuku

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Broncholithiasis is a rare condition in which lymph nodes, cartilage or inhaled material in the bronchi become calcified. Removal of the broncholith is indicated when it causes symptoms such as hemoptysis and obstructive pneumonia. Although there are various methods for removing broncholiths, no international recommendations exist. We report a case of safe removal of broncholiths using a cryo-probe under rigid bronchoscopy. A 72-year-old man presented with blood-tinged sputum for 5 months. Chest computed tomography (CT) revealed collapse of the middle lung lobe. Flexible bronchoscopy demonstrated broncholiths at the orifice of the middle lobe. We successfully removed the broncholiths with a cryo-probe under rigid bronchoscopy without any complications. Our experience suggests that removal of broncholiths can be safely and successfully performed using a cryo-probe under rigid bronchoscopy.

Original language	English
Article number	e01024
Journal	Respirology Case Reports
Volume	10
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.1024
Publication status	Published - 09-2022
Externally published	Yes

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Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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