Flexible Video Bronchoscopy
High-definition optical camera visualization of the bronchial airways with bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), transbronchial lung biopsy, and foreign body removal under local sedation.
Procedure Overview & Clinical Purpose
Flexible Video Bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure enabling direct high-definition visualization of the vocal cords, trachea, and subsegmental bronchial branches. Using an ultra-thin flexible scope, Dr. Kashyap Goyal obtains targeted microbiological cultures, cytology brushings, and tissue biopsies while clearing thick mucus impactions with zero surgical incisions.
Key Patient Candidates & Symptoms
What Happens During the Procedure?
Topical Anesthesia & Calming Sedation
Throat is gently numbed with local anesthetic spray and mild calming sedation is administered via IV for complete comfort.
HD Airway Navigation & Inspection
Ultra-thin video bronchoscope is navigated smoothly through nasal/oral passage, inspecting all tracheobronchial branches.
Targeted Lavage & Micro-Sampling
Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) washing and microscopic brushings are retrieved for microbiology and pathology evaluation.
Short Daycare Recovery & Review
Patient rests in comfortable observation suite for 60 minutes before safe same-day discharge with initial endoscopy findings.
How to Prepare Before Coming to the Hospital
- Fast for 4 to 6 hours prior to the scheduled procedure time (no food or liquids)
- Inform doctor of blood-thinner medications (Aspirin/Clopidogrel) which may be paused
- Bring all recent Chest X-rays and High-Resolution CT (HRCT) scan DICOM CDs
- Arrange an accompanying family member for post-discharge transport
Dr. Kashyap Goyal, MBBS, MD, DM (Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine), MBA (PCHM)
Senior Pulmonologist, Critical Care & Sleep Specialist at Delhi Heart Institute, Bathinda & Vijay Hospital, Gidderbaha (MBBS, MD, DM (Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine), MBA (PCHM), AIIMS, DMC Ludhiana). Specializing in video bronchoscopy, difficult asthma biologics, computerized PFT, and polysomnography.
Schedule Your Procedure or Second Opinion
Book an OPD evaluation with Dr. Kashyap Goyal at Delhi Heart Institute, Bathinda, or discuss your case on WhatsApp.
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