| Literature DB >> 1248279 |
B B Brach, J H Harrell, K M Moser.
Abstract
Lavage limited to an isolated lobe was performed on multiple occasions using a cuffed fiberoptic bronchoscope in a patient with alveolar proteinosis. Sequential ventilation-perfusion scintiphotoscans were used to preselect and follow the functional behavior of the lavaged lobe. Lavage led to functional improvement. The technique of fiber-optic bronchoscopic lobar lavage is simple and may find application in patients in whom lavage of an entire lung may be hazardous.Entities:
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Year: 1976 PMID: 1248279 DOI: 10.1378/chest.69.2.224
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Chest ISSN: 0012-3692 Impact factor: 9.410