Utilizes specialized filters to emit narrow-wavelength blue light
clearly visualizing microscopic blood vessels on the mucosal surface.
clearly visualizing microscopic blood vessels on the mucosal surface.
Primarily used to diagnose endobronchial tumors and early-stage lung cancer, offering superior accuracy in lesion differentiation over conventional white-light scopes.
NBI Bronchoscopy
Did You Know?
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While conventional scopes use multi-wavelength white light, NBI enhances blue light to increase contrast between blood vessels and mucosa, capturing subtle vascular changes and irregular mucosal areas.
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- Early Detection: Highly effective in spotting subtle lesions or early-stage cancers invisible to the naked eye.
- Accurate Diagnosis: Crucial for differentiating inflammatory diseases from tumors and assessing tumor invasion depth.
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- Indications: Performed for high-risk lung cancer patients, abnormal chest X-rays, chronic cough, or hemoptysis.
- Side Effects: Temporary coughing, minor hemoptysis, or hoarseness may occur. Rare complications include pneumothorax or major bleeding.
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