Fiberoptic bronchoscopy in the intensive care unit: indications, complications, and bronchoscopic culture results
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Chest Diseases, Intensive Care
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Maşide Arı
*
0000-0002-5078-3176
Türkiye
Murat Yıldız
0000-0002-9625-9994
Türkiye
Tarkan Özdemir
0009-0005-8718-5208
Türkiye
Deniz Çelik
0000-0003-4634-205X
Türkiye
Oral Menteş
0000-0003-3599-2719
Türkiye
Eray Çınar
0000-0002-4564-6097
Türkiye
Eren Usul
0000-0003-3980-6768
Türkiye
Hasan İbiş
0000-0001-5580-4741
Türkiye
Ömer Faruk Tüten
0009-0001-5908-4670
Türkiye
Publication Date
January 6, 2026
Submission Date
September 6, 2025
Acceptance Date
October 30, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 8 Number: 1






