A closer look at the lungs
Bronchoscopy and related procedures used to examine the airways, collect samples and guide treatment without a surgical incision.
What to expect.
Bronchoscopy uses a thin flexible camera passed through the nose or mouth to examine the airways when symptoms or scans need further investigation.
It can collect samples, take a biopsy, clear mucus or remove a foreign object. The exact procedure, anaesthesia and duration depend on the clinical need.
Procedures available at Wellmed.
Flexible bronchoscopy
Direct airway examination and sampling through a slim camera-tube.
Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
Ultrasound-guided sampling of structures next to the airways.
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
Collection of a fluid sample from part of the lung.
Lung biopsy
Tissue sampling for laboratory diagnosis.
Therapeutic bronchoscopy
Removing mucus plugs, tumours and foreign bodies; controlling bleeding.
Medical thoracoscopy and pleural procedures
Diagnosis and treatment of fluid around the lungs.
Start with a consultation.
Discuss your diagnosis, options and costs before deciding on treatment.