Abstract:Background: Nasal insertion is the preferred method in flexible bronchoscopy; however, the relatively narrow nasal cavity increases the difficulty of bronchoscope insertion. The aim of the study was to investigate the advantages of a prior nasal cavity probe during flexible bronchoscopy and to investigate whether this novel method could reduce the complications associated with flexible bronchoscopy.Methods: This prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted in a tertiary hospital between May 2020 and O… Show more
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