A patient with a cavitatory lesion in right upper lobe of lung. The best investigation is:
Correct Answer: Bronchoscopy, lavage and brushing
Description: Uses of Bronchoscopy: Diagnostic Confirmation of disease: Carcinoma of the bronchus Inflammatory and infective process Investigative Tissue Biopsy Preoperative assessment Before lung resection Before esophageal resection Persistent hemoptysis Therapeutic Removal of secretions Removal of foreign bodies Stent placement, endobronchial resection Ref: Bailey 27th edition Pgno: 923
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