Flexible Bronchoscope contains holes for all of these functions EXCEPT?
Ans. (d) To remove foreign bodyRef.: Harrison 19th ed. /1667Foreign body is removed by rigid bronchoscopy.Indications for Rigid Bronchoscopy* Bleeding or hemorrhage* Foreign body extraction* Deeper biopsy specimen when Fiber-optic specimen is inadequate* Dilation of tracheal or bronchial strictures, relief of airway obstruction, insertion of stents, and pediatric bronchoscopy.* It is also used for tracheobronchial laser therapy or other mechanical tumor ablation.
Ventilation
Drainage of secretion
For biopsy
To remove foreign body
Imaging of Alveolar Lung Disease