Pediatric Bronchoscopy & Esophagoscopy
Pediatric Airway & Esophageal Endoscopy
Pediatric Bronchoscopy & Esophagoscopy in Amritsar
Safe, precise endoscopic evaluation and treatment of the airway and food pipe in children — including emergency foreign body removal — performed by Dr. H.P.S. Miglani, backed by 30+ years of pediatric surgical experience.
Why this matters for your child
Specialised endoscopy for a child's smaller airway
A child’s airway and esophagus are a fraction of the size of an adult’s, and even a small foreign object can cause serious breathing difficulty or blockage. These procedures require pediatric-sized scopes, careful anaesthesia planning, and surgical training specific to children — not adapted adult equipment.
Dr. H.P.S. Miglani has performed pediatric bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy across a wide age range, from infants to teenagers, so families in Amritsar do not need to travel to other big cities or metro cities for this time-sensitive care.
Child-specific rigid & flexible endoscopy equipment
30+ years treating pediatric airway & esophageal conditions
Available for emergency foreign body removal
No need to travel outside Amritsar for specialised care
In plain language
What are bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy?
Bronchoscopy is a procedure where a thin scope with a camera is passed through the mouth or nose into the windpipe (trachea) and airways, allowing the surgeon to look for blockages, inflammation, or foreign objects, and to remove them if needed.
Esophagoscopy examines the food pipe (esophagus) in a similar way — most often used to locate and remove swallowed objects, evaluate swallowing difficulty, or treat narrowing (strictures). Both procedures are performed under anaesthesia so your child feels nothing during the process.
Because the incisions are only a few millimetres wide, children who have laparoscopic surgery generally experience less pain, smaller scars, and a quicker return to school and play than with traditional open surgery.
Quick answer: Bronchoscopy examines and treats the airway; esophagoscopy examines and treats the food pipe. Both use a thin scope passed through the mouth, most commonly to find and remove a swallowed or inhaled object, under general anaesthesia.
Conditions we treat
Conditions treated with pediatric endoscopy
Dr. H.P.S. Miglani performs both diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy for a wide range of pediatric airway and esophageal conditions.
Airway Foreign Body
Emergency removal of inhaled objects (seeds, small toys, food particles) causing choking or breathing difficulty.
Esophageal Foreign Body
Removal of swallowed objects (coins, button batteries, food) lodged in the food pipe.
Chronic & Recurrent Cough
Evaluation of persistent cough not responding to standard treatment, to rule out an underlying airway cause.
Noisy Breathing (Stridor)
Assessment of unusual breathing sounds that may indicate a narrowing or abnormality in the airway.
Esophageal Stricture
Dilatation of narrowed segments of the food pipe, often following reflux or a previous injury.
Congenital Airway Anomalies
Evaluation of birth-related airway structural differences affecting breathing or feeding.
Know the Signs
Signs your child may need this evaluation
Some of these symptoms are medical emergencies — please seek immediate care rather than waiting for an appointment if they appear suddenly.
Possible airway foreign body
- Sudden coughing or choking, often during play or eating
- Noisy or wheezy breathing that started abruptly
- Bluish tint to lips or face
Possible esophageal foreign body
- Drooling with refusal to eat or drink
- Pain or discomfort behind the breastbone
- Vomiting immediately after swallowing
Chronic airway concerns
- Cough lasting more than 3-4 weeks
- Recurrent chest infections
- Noisy breathing present most of the time
General warning signs
- Rapid or laboured breathing
- Fever with breathing difficulty
- Sudden inability to speak or cry normally
🚨 If your child suddenly starts choking, has difficulty breathing, or you suspect they have swallowed an object (especially a button battery), treat this as a medical emergency — call 0183-5052091 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Why choose endoscopic evaluation
Most airway & esophageal concerns in children can be safely evaluated with endoscopy
These are minimally invasive procedures performed through the mouth or nose — no external incisions are needed for diagnosis or most treatments.
No external cuts — the scope is passed through a natural opening
Immediate treatment possible during the same procedure (e.g. removing a foreign body as soon as it's found)
Same-day or overnight procedure for most cases
Performed with pediatric-sized rigid and flexible scopes suited to your child's airway
Who will operate on your child
Meet Dr. Harparkash Singh Miglani
Dr. Harparkash Singh Miglani is a pediatric surgeon with over 30 years of experience, specializing in pediatric minimal access (Laparoscopic) Surgery, Hypospadias Surgery, Pediatric Urology, and Neonatal Surgery. He holds an M.Ch in Pediatric Surgery from PGIMER, Chandigarh, and has trained at leading surgical centers across India.
He has been recognized with the IAPS-Karl Storz Visiting Professor Fellowship and the Ethicon Travel Fellowship. He has participated as Faculty, Delegate, Operating Faculty, and Orator in more than 100 national and international conferences and live operative workshops. He has published his original peer-reviewed surgical technique in the field of hypospadias — the HPS Landmarks Technique, a foreskin-preserving method for hypospadias repair — in the Journal of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, along with several other publications and contributions as book chapters in textbooks of pediatric surgery.
Regional Distinction
Only pediatric surgeon in Amritsar currently offering minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for children
Qualification
M.Ch in Pediatric Surgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh (1995); DNB (Pediatric Surgery), National Board of Examinations (1996)
Experience
30+ years in pediatric surgery
Fellowships
IAPS Karl Storz Visiting Professor Fellowship, Ethicon Travel Fellowship
Published Research
Many publications in prestigious national and international peer-reviewed journals; contributed book chapters in textbooks of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Endo Surgery
What to expect
What to expect during the procedure
Before Surgery
Assessment & imaging
Physical examination and, where needed, an X-ray to help locate a foreign body or assess the airway.
Fasting instructions
Clear guidance on when your child should stop eating and drinking.
Anaesthesia planning
The team explains how your child will be kept comfortable and safe throughout.
During Surgery
General anaesthesia
Your child is asleep and feels nothing during the procedure.
Scope insertion
A thin scope is passed through the mouth or nose to examine the airway or esophagus.
Treatment
Any foreign object is removed, or the area is treated, in the same sitting wherever possible.
After Surgery
Recovery room
Your child is monitored closely as they wake from anaesthesia.
Observation
A short period of monitoring to ensure breathing and swallowing are normal.
Discharge & follow-up
Most children go home the same day, with guidance on diet and any follow-up needed.
Healing at home
Recovery after bronchoscopy or esophagoscopy
Day 0
Mild throat discomfort or hoarseness is common; your child rests and is offered soft food or fluids as advised.
1–2 days
Throat soreness settles; normal diet is usually resumed as tolerated.
First week
Full return to normal activity for most children, once any underlying issue is addressed.
Follow-up
A review visit is scheduled if further treatment or imaging is needed.
Common misconceptions, clarified
Cost transparency
What does pediatric bronchoscopy or esophagoscopy cost?
Cost depends on the specific procedure, complexity, room category and length of stay. Speak to our team for a personalised estimate before treatment.
Personalised Estimates
- Diagnostic vs. therapeutic (treatment) procedure
- Whether a foreign body retrieval is involved
- Length of hospital stay
- Any additional imaging required
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Is bronchoscopy painful for my child?
No. The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia, so your child is asleep and feels nothing. Mild throat soreness afterward is common and settles within a day or two.
How urgent is foreign body removal?
Airway foreign bodies are treated as emergencies because they can affect breathing. Esophageal foreign bodies, especially button batteries, also need prompt removal to prevent injury to the food pipe.
Will my child need to stay in hospital?
Most straightforward foreign body removals and diagnostic evaluations are same-day or overnight procedures, depending on your child’s condition.
What age can this procedure be performed at?
Pediatric bronchoscopy and esophagoscopy can be performed from infancy through the teenage years using appropriately sized instruments for the child’s age.
How will I know if my child has swallowed something?
Common signs include sudden drooling, refusal to eat, chest or throat discomfort, or vomiting. If you suspect this, seek medical evaluation promptly rather than waiting.
In parents' words
What families in Amritsar say
Worried about your child's breathing or swallowing?
Book a consultation with Dr. H.P.S. Miglani for a prompt, thorough evaluation — or call immediately if you suspect a foreign body emergency.