Bronchoscopy in children for research with questionable indications: an overview of Russian patents and publications.

Bronchoscopy in children for research with questionable indications: an overview of Russian patents and publications. Recent Pat Drug Deliv Formul. 2017 Apr 25;: Authors: Jargin SV Abstract This letter is a continuation of preceding reviews on invasive methods applied with questionable clinical indications and/or research purposes. It aims to serve as a reminder that the risk-to-benefit ratio should be kept as low as possible. The use of bronchoscopy for diagnostics and treatment of asthma and bronchitis in children is discussed in more detail. Various bronchoscopic methods applied in children and adults have been patented; several patents are presented here as examples. The concept of informed consent and assent applied to children and adolescents is also discussed. Significance of the procedural quality assurance in endoscopy is stressed, particularly, training methods not involving patients. It is also important to monitor endoscopic skills and objectively select capable trainees. PMID: 28462723 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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