Rampal, 45 yr old man presents with history of recurrent hemoptysis and purulent sputum. His chest X-Ray is normal, which of the following will be the next best investigation for him?
Ans. is 'a' i.e. HRCT History of the pt. points towards the diagnosis of bronchiectasis. To rule out or confirm the diagnosis of bronchiectasis, HRCT is advised.Harrison writes - "In patients with suspected bronchiectasis, HRCT is now the diagnostic procedure of choice, having replaced bronchography."
HRCT
CT guided angiography
Angiography
Spiral CT
Respiratory