The Use of High-frequency Jet-ventilation in Operative Bronchoscopy

Endoscopy 1986; 18(5): 192-194
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018370

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

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.

High frequency jet ventilation - Operative fibre bronchoscopy - Local anaesthesia - Bronchial carcinoma