Endoscopy 1986; 18(5): 192-194
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018370
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The Use of High-frequency Jet-ventilation in Operative Bronchoscopy

D. Schlenkhoff1 , H. Droste2 , St. Scieszka2 , H. Vogt1
  • 1Department of Surgery (Director: Prof. Dr. med. W. Brinkmann), Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, FRG
  • 2Department of Anaesthesiology (Head: Dr. med. E. Arlt), Marienhospital Herne, Ruhr-University Bochum, FRG
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Publication Date:
17 March 2008 (online)

Summary

The authors report on the use of HFJV in operative laser fibre-optic bronchoscopy, especially in combination with the laser technique.

The method and initial results are discussed. Also high-risk patients can be treated with this method without the need for general anaesthesia.