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Endoscopy 1980; 12(4): 183-187
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021739
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021739
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Acute Pneumonia and Pneumothorax as a Complication of Transbronchial Biopsy
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Publication Date:
17 March 2008 (online)
Summary
This report describes the development of an acute pneumonia and a pneumothorax after transbronchial biopsy with a fibreoptic bronchoscope. The patient was elderly and had a chronic bronchopneumonia. The literature is reviewed and it is concluded that elderly patients with chronic pyogenic pulmonary infections may represent a high risk category for this investigation.
Key words:
Pneumonia - Pneumothorax - Complication of transbronchial biopsy