Bronchoscopy

A bronchoscope is a thin tube with a camera on the end that is used to visualise a person's airways. Bronchoscopy is frequently done to aid in  the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of respiratory conditions.  

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The procedure is usually performed under a light general anaesthetic administered by an anaesthetist. Patients are usually able to go home on the same day. If you are about to undergo a bronchoscopy you should fast for 6 hours prior and blood thinners may need to be ceased some days prior to the procedure (Dr Hundloe will advise you of this).

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Dr Hundloe performs standard bronchoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) , Cryobiopsy, Bronchial Thermoplasty and Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction.

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Bronchoscopic and pleural procedures are performed at The Wesley Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, and St Andrews' War Memorial Hospital.