Bronchoscopy for evaluation of foreign body aspiration in children


Ciftci A., Bingol-Kologlu M., Senocak M., Tanyel F. C., Buyukpamukcu N.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, vol.38, no.8, pp.1170-1176, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s0022-3468(03)00263-x
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1170-1176
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to present the entire spectrum of pediatric bronchoscopy performed for foreign body aspiration (FBA), with emphasis on accuracy of diagnostic tools, technical aspects, and predictors of complications.