Bronchoscopy in the post-acute phase of COVID-19: an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bronchoscopy is a useful technique adopted in the management of patients with COVID-19. 10-40% of COVID-19 survivors experience persistent symptoms. A comprehensive description of the utility and safety of bronchoscopy in the management of patients with COVID-19 sequelae is lacking. The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of bronchoscopy in patients with suspected post-acute sequelae of COVID-19.

Methods

An observational, retrospective study was carried out in Italy. Patients requiring bronchoscopy for suspected COVID-19 sequelae were enrolled.

Results

45 (21, 46.7%, female) patients were recruited. Bronchoscopy was more frequently indicated for patients with a previous critical disease. The most frequent indications were tracheal complications, mostl

SUBMITTER: Mondoni M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10202063 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature