Abstract
Background: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a useful procedure in the diagnosis and treatment of several respiratory diseases. The right middle lobe or lingula is the preferred location of BAL in diffuse lung disease. The aim of this study was to determine the proper location of BAL in infants and children. Design: This was prospective, observational study at Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health between January and December 2017. Materials and Methods: Children, aged 1 month to 15 years, who underwent BAL were enrolled for this study. BAL was performed with the flexible bronchoscope under general anesthesia. The total instilled volume was generally 2–3 ml/kg, divided into 2–6 aliquots. The location of BAL was the most affected area in chest radiography. In diffuse lung disease, BAL was performed in all lobes. The volume and percentage of fluid recovered from various lobes were compared. Statistical Analysis: Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 23. The value of P
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