Comparative outcomes of inpatients with lung collapse managed by bronchoscopic or conservative means.
Omesh Gopal ToolsieMuhammad AdrishSyed Arsalan Akhter ZaidiGilda Diaz-FuentesPublished in: BMJ open respiratory research (2019)
Our data support the central role of bronchoscopy in instances of complete or near-complete lung collapse, ensuring better radiological outcomes. Judicious use of conservative management is warranted to avoid missing significant pathology. A prime consideration in this setting is obstructive malignancy.