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Review
. 2016 Aug;57(8):763-72.
doi: 10.1007/s00108-016-0090-2.

[Endoscopic interventions in pulmonology]

[Article in German]
D Gompelmann  1   2 , F J F Herth  3   4
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Review

[Endoscopic interventions in pulmonology]

[Article in German]
D Gompelmann et al. Internist (Berl). 2016 Aug.

Abstract

Bronchoscopy plays a significant role in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases. Hemoptysis, or central airway obstruction, is a common indication for interventional bronchoscopy. In addition, the treatment of early lung cancer is the domain of bronchoscopy in inoperable patients. In recent years, endoscopic techniques have also been established as new therapeutic options in advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and uncontrolled bronchial asthma.

Keywords: Airway obstruction; Bronchial asthma; Bronchoscopy; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Hemoptysis.

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