Prevalence of flexible bronchoscopic removal of foreign bodies in the advanced elderly
Age and Ageing2009Vol. 38(4), pp. 396–400
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Michael Boyd, Franklin Watkins, Sonal Singh, Edward F. Haponik, Arjun Chatterjee, John Conforti, Robert Chin
Abstract
bronchoscopic removal of foreign bodies is more likely in the advanced elderly when compared to those younger. This implies that this population may be most at risk. Flexible bronchoscopy is a safe and effective initial diagnostic and therapeutic approach in this age group.
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