Role of fibreoptic bronchoscopy in the management of immunocompromised patients with pulmonary infiltrates

Syed Fayyaz Hussain, Imtiaz Malik, Javaid A. Khan

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Abstract

Immunocompromised patients are prone to develop various pulmonary complications. The range of diagnostic possibilities is wide, infection being the commonest cause. Non-invasive diagnostic tests are often unrewarding. In this study, we have evaluated the diagnostic efficacy and safety of fibreoptic bronchoscopy in immunocompromised patients with pulmonary infiltrates. Patients tolerated the procedure well. This technique identified the etiology in upto 75% of cases. After treatment based on the result of bronchoscopy, 63% patients improved and were discharged.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)311-312
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Volume48
Issue number10
Publication statusPublished - Oct 1998

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