Clinical application of flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy in neonatal respiratory diseases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Respiratory disease is a predominantly observed problem in neonates. Moreover, the application of flexible bronchoscopy in newborns is gradually increasing. This study aimed to investigate the value of bronchoscopy in neonates respiratory abnormalities and evaluate the safety of bronchoscopy application.

Methods

Clinical data and outcomes of 56 neonates who underwent flexible bronchoscopy were retrospectively analyzed. Correlations among indications for bronchoscopy, findings, and clinical diseases were assessed.

Results

A total of 56 neonates had a minimum weight of 1200 g at the time of bronchoscopy, while the minimum gestational age at birth was 26 + 1 weeks. A total of 22 cases (39.3%) had two or more clinical indications; the five most common indicatio

SUBMITTER: Zhuang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11415989 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature