Abstract
Broncholithiasis is the presence of calcific material within the tracheobronchial tree. Asymptomatic patients can be managed with observation only, whereas symptomatic disease requires surgery, rigid or flexible bronchoscopic removal. Recent reports have shown that flexible bronchoscopy can be a safe and effective option for removal of loose in addition to partially imbedded broncholiths. We present a case of a 65-yearold man with chronic cough that underwent successful cryotherapy assisted bronchoscopic removal of an imbedded broncholith. We will also review current literature regarding the management broncholithiasis.
Highlights
Broncholithiasis is the presence of calcific material within the tracheobronchial tree
Asymptomatic patients can be managed with observation only, whereas symptomatic disease requires surgery, rigid or flexible bronchoscopic removal, sometimes assisted by laser photocoagulation and more recently through use of cryotherapy
We present a case of successful cryotherapy assisted bronchoscopic removal of an imbedded broncholith
Summary
Broncholithiasis is the presence of calcific material within the tracheobronchial tree. Asymptomatic patients can be managed with observation only, whereas symptomatic disease requires surgery, rigid or flexible bronchoscopic removal, sometimes assisted by laser photocoagulation and more recently through use of cryotherapy. We present a case of successful cryotherapy assisted bronchoscopic removal of an imbedded broncholith.
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