What Is Bronchoscopy? Doctors Remove Needle From Girl's Lung Using Modern Technology
Bronchoscopy is often utilised to investigate persistent coughs, infections, or abnormalities seen on chest X-rays or other imaging tests.
The doctors at a private hospital in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur have set a record by removing a four-cm-long needle from a 14-year-old girl's lung without using a knife in three and a half minutes.
The girl had swallowed the needle while dressing, according to news agency PTI. The medical team at Srikamatchi Medical Centre used an advanced technology known as bronchoscopy to successfully extract the needle.
What Is Bronchoscopy?
According to USA's National Center for Biotechnology Information, bronchoscopy is an essential tool for clinicians and health care providers treating patients with lung diseases.
The procedure allows doctors to examine the lungs and air passages. It is typically performed by a pulmonologist, a doctor who specialises in lung disorders.
During the procedure, a thin tube called a bronchoscope is inserted through the nose or mouth, down the throat, and into the lungs.
There are two main types of bronchoscopes: flexible and rigid. Flexible bronchoscopes are more commonly used, but rigid bronchoscopes may be required in certain situations, such as when there is significant bleeding in the lungs or a large object obstructing the airway.
Bronchoscopy is often utilised to investigate persistent coughs, infections, or abnormalities seen on chest X-rays or other imaging tests. It can also be employed to collect samples of mucus or tissue, remove foreign bodies or blockages from the airways, and provide treatments for various lung conditions.
