David Weill
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Standardized guidelines for surveillance bronchoscopy reduce complications in lung transplant recipients.
J Heart Lung Transplant. 2004; (1): 110-4
The role of surveillance bronchoscopy in the care of lung transplant recipients remains controversial. Although there are no controlled studies to suggest a survival advantage, many transplant physicians support the practice. The procedure is generally safe but is associated with some complications. A review of practices at our institution revealed significant variation in patient preparation, management of risk related to the procedure, and in the technical aspects of the bronchoscopy itself. In an effort to minimize these differences and potentially improve outcomes, a standard set of procedural guidelines for all bronchoscopies was adopted in January 2000.
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