Chapter 6

Bronchoscopy: Diagnostic & Therapeutic

Keyvan Moghissi and Jack Kastelik

Abstract

This chapter consists of two sections. In the first section, bronchoscopy and its contribution in diagnosis of central lung cancer are discussed. Particular emphasis is made on autofluorescence bronchoscopy and endobronchial sonography. Therapeutic bronchoscopy discusses the various methods with particular emphasis on the role of Nd Yag laser and Photodynamic Therapy.

Total Pages: 114-136 (23)

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