Bronchoscopy in Ramanagara, Karnataka

Types of Bronchoscopy

Flexible bronchoscopy, using a thin tube through the nose or mouth under sedation, is the most common approach for diagnosis and biopsy. Rigid bronchoscopy, performed under general anesthesia, is reserved for removing large foreign bodies, controlling significant bleeding, or placing airway stents. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is a specialized variant that allows biopsy of lymph nodes near the airway for cancer staging.