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World J Clin Pediatr. Jun 9, 2024; 13(2): 91275
Published online Jun 9, 2024. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v13.i2.91275
Flexible bronchoscopy for foreign body aspiration in children: A single-centre experience
Aleh Sautin, Kirjl Marakhouski, Aleh Pataleta, Kirill Sanfirau
Aleh Sautin, Kirjl Marakhouski, Aleh Pataleta, Kirill Sanfirau, Diagnostic Division, Republican Scientific and Practical Centre of Paediatric Surgery, Minsk 220013, Belarus
Author contributions: Sautin A writing original draft, conceptualization and design of the research; literature review and data collecting, text structuring and revising of the paper; Marakhouski K design of the research, performing therapeutic endoscopies, editing of the original draft, critical revision for important intellectual content and statistical analysis; Pataleta A and Sanfirau K analysis of clinical data, performing therapeutic endoscopies. All authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the Republican Scientific and Practical Centre of Paediatric Surgery (IRB No. 8.0).
Informed consent statement: All study participants, or their legal guardian, provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have nothing to disclose.
Data sharing statement: Data is available upon reasonable request.
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Corresponding author: Aleh Sautin, MBBS, Doctor, Diagnostic Division, Republican Scientific and Practical Centre of Paediatric Surgery, Nezavisimosti pr. 64A, Minsk 220013, Belarus. sautin.oleg@gmail.com
Received: December 26, 2023
Revised: April 21, 2024
Accepted: May 14, 2024
Published online: June 9, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Foreign body aspiration is a well-known paediatric emergency issue, with a peak incidence at the age of 1-2 years. According to guidelines, rigid bronchoscopy remains the most widespread and acceptable treatment option for foreign body aspiration, while the role of flexible bronchoscopy is mainly limited to diagnostic purposes. A growing body of research has confirmed the safety and efficacy of flexible bronchoscopy as a therapeutic option. Literature data and our data indicate that flexible bronchoscopy may be considered a competitive alternative to rigid techniques, especially in relation to the distal tracheobronchial tree in young children.