Abstract
<p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Introduction: </strong>Rigid bronchoscopy is useful in treatment of foreign body aspiration as well as in many diagnostic procedures. <p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Patients and Metods: </strong>In this study we aimed to evaluate retrospectively our patients with foreign body aspiration between 2001-2015 in terms of age, gender, type and localisation of aspirated material and complications. <p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Results: </strong>During this period 168 patients have undergone rigid bronchoscopy for foreign body aspiration. Foreign body was detected and removed in 162 of them. In 17 patients a metallic object, in 33 plastic material and in 112 patients food remains were detected. Post-operatively 3 patients (1.7%) needed intensive care unit. Two children received thoracotomy because of ineffectiveness of rigid bronchoscopy. In six patients (3.6%) foreign body was not detected. <p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Conclusion:</strong>Rigid bronchoscopy is a reliable and life-saving procedure in pediatric patients for foreign body aspiration.
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