Bronchoscopy: Indications and Technique

Invasive Procedures in the Diagnosis of Pleural Disease

“…A paucity of data exists pertaining to the indication for bronchoscopy in the setting of pleural disease as reinforced by the diversity of recommendation in recent reviews. [26][27][28] Tuberculosis and malignancy are the two most common causes of EUO, and both lend themselves to evaluation by bronchoscopy and transbronchial biopsies. A radiographic selection process occurs in most clinical situations where an abnormal mediastinum, parenchymal lesions, or volume loss invite early fiberoptic bronchial tree examina-tion.…”

Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica

“…3 Treatment is seldom required except in cases of severe airway obstruction in which bronchoscopic dilation may be indicated. 4…”