Abstract
We previously extracted bronchial foreign bodies by using only optical forceps and a rigid bronchoscope. However, this procedure may damage the trachea, is time consuming, and requires several physicians at the same time. After we located a bronchial foreign body using a flexible fiberscope and extracted it by using a video-endoscope with a suction channel, we introduced a modified method of extracting the bronchial foreign body using a combination of a video-endoscope with a suction channel and the rigid bronchoscope. By using the video-endoscope with a suction channel, we are able to reduce some risks during the procedure. The rigid bronchoscope should be prepared in case the foreign body is a hard particle or if it moves into the trachea.
