Utility of Narrow Caliber Echo-bronchoscope in Pre-school Pediatric Population: A case series (with video).

Abstract

The practical use of EUS in small children below the age of 4 years is not described. The aim of the study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and clinical utility of smaller caliber echo-bronchoscope in the management of gastrointestinal, pancreatobiliary, and mediastinal disease in children below 4 years. Consecutive children of age younger than 4 years where EUS was clinically considered useful were evaluated by echo-bronchoscopes. The findings showed that EUS by echo-bronchoscopes is feasible and safe in young children.

• Authors: Malay Sharma, Zeeshn Ahamad Wani, Raghav Bansal, Ruth Shifa Hari
• Journal: Endoscopic ultrasound (Endosc Ultrasound) Vol. 2 Issue 2 Pg. 96-101 (Apr 2013) ISSN: 2303-9027 [Print] China
• PMID: 24949372 (Publication Type: Journal Article)