Single-use flexible bronchoscopy with the Boston Scientific^® EXALT™ Model B-an academic quaternary centre experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of single-use flexible bronchoscopes (SUFBs) has increased tremendously as a consequence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and concerns regarding scope contamination, despite a paucity of data relating to user satisfaction and technical reviews. This study aimed to assess the performance of Boston Scientific^® EXALT™ Model B single-use bronchoscopes in a large academic quaternary referral centre.

Methods

Following ethical approval, we prospectively collected data on bronchoscopies performed with the Boston Scientific^® EXALT™ Model B bronchoscope. Data included patient and user demographics, procedure details (location, indication, SUFB size, procedure, complications), and user satisfaction.

Results

From 2021 to

SUBMITTER: Tangney N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12603511 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature