Abstract
Endoscopic management is often required for thoracic surgery for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Rigid or flexible endoscopes are selected depending on the age of the child and the particular disease being treated. Flexible endoscopes are indicated for dynamic evaluation of the airways, one-lung ventilation, and for obtaining microbiological samples. Rigid endoscopes are used for diagnostic and surgical procedures.
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Masciopinto, F., Gentili, A., Bianchini, A., Baroncini, S. (2013). Airway Endoscopy. In: Lima, M. (eds) Pediatric Thoracic Surgery. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5202-4_15
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