@kafanalabs: Bronchoscopy is the gold standard for both diagnosing and removing aspirated foreign bodies from the airway. Rigid bronchoscopy is generally preferred for pediatric patients and large airway obstructions because it allows for ventilation, better suctioning of secretions, and the passage of larger grasping instruments. Flexible bronchoscopy is often used in adult patients or for foreign bodies located in distal, peripheral airways where rigid scopes cannot reach. It utilizes various modalities such as forceps, baskets, snares, and cryotherapy, particularly when the object is embedded in granulation tissue. #bronchoscopy #lungs #foreignbody

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