Table 2 Bronchoscopic data
Characteristics | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Number of cases | 36 | |
Indication | ||
radiological abnormality | 18 | 50 |
infection | 13 | 36 |
chronic cough | 5 | 14 |
hemoptysis | 1 | 3 |
difficult intubation | 2 | 6 |
Localization | ||
trachea | 33 | 92 |
proximal bronchus | 23 | 64 |
posterior tracheal wall | 0 | 0 |
Tracheal stenosis | 6 | 17 |
Hard consistency of nodules | 20 | 56 |
Extension classification | ||
scattered | 23 | 64 |
diffuse | 9 | 25 |
confluent | 4 | 11 |