Rigid Bronchoscopy for Retrieval of Foreign Bodies in Children
Rigid bronchoscopy is a procedure used to visualize the airways and retrieve foreign bodies in children. It requires specialized equipment and expertise.
Rigid bronchoscopy is a procedure used to visualize the airways and retrieve foreign bodies in children. It requires specialized equipment and expertise.
Foreign body impaction in the larynx, trachea, and bronchi is a serious medical condition that requires prompt attention.
Peritonsillar abscess (Quinsy) is a serious complication of tonsillitis, characterized by a collection of pus in the peritonsillar space. It requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent potentially life-threatening complications.
Asymmetrical tonsils refer to a difference in size, shape, or appearance between the two tonsils.
Rigid oesophagoscopy is a medical procedure that involves the insertion of a rigid tube with a light and camera (oesophagoscope) into the oesophagus to visualize, diagnose, and treat various oesophageal conditions.
Oesophagus refers to the muscular tube that connect the throat to the stomach.
Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an airway by making an incision in the trachea to communicate with the skin and inserting a tube into the opening.
Acute epiglottitis is a medical emergency characterized by inflammation of the epiglottis, which can lead to airway obstruction.
Laryngomalacia is a congenital condition characterized by the softening of the tissues of the larynx (voice box), leading to partial airway obstruction.
During flexible laryngoscopy for laryngomalacia, the following features may be observed