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Dr. Douglas Ryan Sidell, FAAP, MD is a pediatric otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Douglas Ryan Sidell, FAAP, MD is affiliated with Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Stanford Health Care and LPCH MEDICAL GROUP DIV OF LUCILE.
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.
In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:
For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).
Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.
During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.
Dr. Douglas Ryan Sidell, FAAP, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology, Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology, Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology (2013)
Licensed In: California
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Dr. Douglas Sidell's area of specialization is pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. For his professional training, Dr. Sidell completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His areas of expertise include the following: endoscopic sinus surgery, drooling (sialorrhea), and aspiration. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Sidell has received include AAO-HNSF Resident Leadership Grant, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; Best Research Presentation Award, American College of Surgeons; and Distinction of Honor, Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology University of California, Santa Cruz. He is conversant in Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Stanford Medicine Children's Health and Stanford Health Care.
