Practical issues in autofluorescence bronchoscopy with Storz D Light bronchoscope

Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2004 Nov;1(3):247-51. doi: 10.1016/S1572-1000(04)00063-8. Epub 2004 Dec 8.

Abstract

Practical aspects of Storz Dlight autofluorescence bronchoscopy are presented from a series of 73 patients. 80 biopsies were taken of which 23 had at least moderate dysplasia, including 8 CIS lesions. Causes of false positive fluorescence abnormalities were suction trauma, overlying mucus, depressions in the leading edge of bronchial spurs, and flexion points of spurs. Positive predictive value of a significant fluorescence abnormality was 56%. The highest yield was in those patients with prior ENT malignancy.