Hospital: Thoraxklinik, University of Heidelberg, Germany
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Scope: BF-1TH190
Patient information:
58 years, male
Ex smoker (45 packyears)
Coronary artery disease
Medical history:
Patients reported on chronic coughing,
Lowdose computertomograhy showed no lung abnormalities
Lung function: FEV1 63%
1. WLI
In the white light mode vasculary engorgement was visible.
2. TXI™ Technology
In TXI™ technology the vascular pattern was seen more clearly. Vascular slings as well as dotted vessel are visible.
3. RDI™ Technology Mode 2
In RDI™ Technology 2 especially the dotted vessels are highlighted.
4. RDI Mode 3
RDI™ technology 3 offers an alternative mode showing comparable patterns like TXI™ technology in this case.
Pathological Finding
Vascular changes have been seen at the middle lobe entrance.
With the help of TXI™ technology and RDI™ technology 3, the vascular pattern was seen nicely and targeted biopsies have been taken, showing a moderate dysplasia.
Overall Comment
With the help of these features the pathological finding was better visible and it was possible to distinguish normal and abnormal areas.
The positioning of the forceps for the biopsy was more precise.
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