Avoiding Unnecessary Bronchoscopy in Children with Suspected Foreign Body Aspiration Using Computed Tomography
Bronchoscopy is the standard of care for diagnosis and treatment of foreign body aspiration (FBA). Drawbacks of this approach include its invasiveness, the potential for exacerbation of reactive airway disease, and the need for general anesthesia. Computed tomography (CT) can potentially identify patients with FBA, thereby avoiding unnecessary bronchoscopies in patients with at-risk reactive airways.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Alexander T. Gibbons, Alejandra M. Casar Berazaluce, Rachel E. Hanke, Neil L. McNinch, Allison Person, Tracey Mehlman, Michael Rubin, Todd A. Ponsky Source Type: research