Best method for detecting minimal Bronchiectasis
B i.e. CT Scan High Resolution CT ScanQ with sensitivity 97% & specificity almost 100% has become the investigation of choiceQ. Investigation of IInd choice is BronchographyQ which is now occasionally used in recurrent hemoptysis when all other investigations are negativeQ, to demonstrate bronchopleural fistulas and congenital lesions such as sequestration & agenesis. It is C/I in massive hemoptysisQ, active infections (TB, pneumonia) & impaired pulmonary function.
Bronchogram
CT Scan
Radio nucleotide scan
Chest X Ray