Bronchoscopy in octogenarians

Fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) is an important diagnostic and therapeutic tool and is considered to be a safe procedure. A study was conducted to evaluate the safety, diagnostic and therapeutic yield of FOB in patients aged 80 years and older, and compare these with procedures performed in younger pa...

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Published in:Age and ageing 2008-11, Vol.37 (6), p.710-713
Main Authors: Rokach, Ariel, Fridlender, Zvi G., Arish, Nissim, Berkman, Neville
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Bronchoscopy - adverse effects
Bronchoscopy - methods
Clinical outcomes
Diagnosis
Geriatric Assessment
Geriatrics
Hemorrhage - epidemiology
Humans
Hypoxia - epidemiology
Lung Diseases - diagnosis
Lung Diseases - therapy
Medical diagnosis
Medical procedures
Middle Aged
Optical Fibers
Pneumothorax - epidemiology
Prevalence
Respiratory diseases
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Safety
Sick elderly people
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Summary:Fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) is an important diagnostic and therapeutic tool and is considered to be a safe procedure. A study was conducted to evaluate the safety, diagnostic and therapeutic yield of FOB in patients aged 80 years and older, and compare these with procedures performed in younger patients.
ISSN:0002-0729
1468-2834
DOI:10.1093/ageing/afn127