A study of localized inflammatory pulmonary lesions by ultra-thin bronchofiberscope
Tanaka, M.; Taki, Y.; Kohda, E.; Satoh, M.; Yamasawa, F.; Kawai, A.; Takasugi, T.; Umeda, A.
Nihon Kyobu Shikkan Gakkai Zasshi 31(5): 557-562
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0301-1542 PMID: 8331840 Document Number: 408175
We used a new type of endoscope developed by the authors in 10 patients with localized inflammatory pulmonary lesions in the peripheral areas which were far from the 3 branch and needed to be distinguished from lung cancer. Endoscopic findings revealed reddening, obstruction, stenosis, hypersecretion and dilation in the peripheral airway. The endoscopic findings in this disease were different from those peripheral lung cancer. The combination of thin-section CT, endoscopy and lung biopsy was the best method for determining the morphological changes in localized pulmonary lesions.