A multicenter survey of pediatric flexible bronchoscopy in western China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aims to investigate the current use of pediatric flexible bronchoscopy (PFB) in western China.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in western China between January 1, 2018 to December 30, 2018. Fifty-four centers were invited to answer a questionnaire for seeking information about performance of PFB. The data collected were analyzed to investigate the current status of western China, and hierarchical cluster analysis was conducted to identify developmental level of PFB of cities.

Results

Forty-seven centers were included in analysis. A total of 22,585 flexible bronchoscopies were carried out in the participating centers from January 1, 2018 to December 30, 2018. Eight centers (17.0%) performed more than 1,000 pediatric flexible broncho

SUBMITTER: Lin J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7882290 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature