Endoscopy For Undergraduates
Endoscopy For Undergraduates
Endoscopy For Undergraduates
Types of Endoscopy
Nasal Endoscopy Laryngoscopy Rigid / Flexible Bronchoscopy Rigid / Flexible Oesophagoscopy Rigid / Flexible
HISTORY
Kussmaul (1868): oesophagoscopy technique from sword swallower Chevalier Jackson: Early 20th century
Distally lighted rigid scopes Art of removal of FBs
HH Hopkins: telescopic rod lens system Ikeda (1958): Flexible fibreoptic broncho- & esophagoscope
Preparation of Patient
Medical problems Bleeding disorders Adverse reactions to drugs Appropriate Radiographic studies Psychological preparation
Anesthesia
General
in children Adults if not cooperative for rigid DL, B-scopy Rigid Esophagoscopy
Local
Adult rigid DL, B-scopy Flexible fibreoptic scopy
Direct Laryngoscopy
Is the specular examination of larynx Direct visualisation of larynx Is supplementary to IDL, not a substitute No reversal of image
Indications for DL
DIAGNOSTIC: IDL is not possible or not conclusive but symptoms point to laryngeal pathology eg Persistent hoarseness(>3 wks), dyspnoea, stridor, dysphagia See hidden areas of larynx Infra hyoid epiglottis, Ant commissure, Ventricles, subglottis See hidden areas of hypopharynx Base tongue, valleculae, Lower part of pyriform fossa Neoplasms biopsy , Extent of growth Trauma to neck evaluation & possible stenting VC paralysis evaluation vs Cricoarytenoid arthritis Unknown primary with cervical mets
Contraindications: Dis of cervical spine Marked airway obstruction Recent cardiac decompensation
Technique
Boyce position ( Barking dog position)
Neck flexed on chest by elevating head 10-15 cm Head extended on atlanto occipital jt
Post op care
Coma position Respiration / laryngospasm Laryngeal oedema Bleeding
Bronchoscopy- anatomy
Trachea : 12/10 cm long
13 x 18mm 18 C shaped rings
Carina a sharp ridge Rt main Bronchus: 2.5 cm long, 25 degree Lt main Bronchus : 5 cm long, 45 degree Secondary bronchi-3 on Rt, 2 on Lt Tertiary bronchus: Bronchopulmonary segments
Bronchopulmonary segments
Rt Lung
Apical Post Ant Lat Med Apical Med basal Ant basal Lat basal Post basal
Lt Lung Apical-post Ant Sup Lingular Inf Lingular Apical Med basal Ant basal Lat basal Post basal
B-scopy: Indications
In nearly all patients with respiratory diseases that are not self limited and of short duration ! A primary method of investigation in patients with diseases of respiratory system
Bronchoscopy Indications
Diagnostic
Airway obstruction (e.g. tracheomalacia,
bronchomalacia)
Persistent/recurrent pneumonia Tracheo-oesophageal fistula Brushings for cytology Transbronchial biopsy for histology Failure to wean from ventilator Haemoptysis
Bronchoscopy Indications
Therapeutic
Removal of foreign body Suctioning mucus plugs (e.g. in cystic fibrosis) Facilitate endobronchial intubation for one lung anaesthesia Laser therapy Balloon dilatation of trachea/bronchus
A larger bronchoscope may be helpful if there is a large air leak and IPPV is being used.
B-scopy - technique
Rigid bronchoscope may be passed into main bronchi Flexible scopes may be passed upto 4th order bronchi or even distally Biopsy Bronchial washings Bronchial brushings
Oesophagoscopy: Indications
Diagnostic
Therapeutic
Oesophagoscopy: Contraindications
Perforation previously Cervical Ankylosis, Trauma Trismus Aneurysm of Aorta
Oesophagoscopy: Complications
Bleeding
In Biopsy, Dilatation
Perforation
Cervical:
Cervical Tenderness Surgical Emphysema
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