The diagnosis of bronchiectasis.

Antibiotics and childhood immunizations have made bronchiectasis a relatively rare disease. The diagnostic imaging modality of choice is computerized tomography using 4-mm sections and 5-mm intervals. Bronchography is only indicated in cases where surgical resection is contemplated. Utilizing these imaging modalities, the pulmonary internist should have little difficulty in diagnosing bronchiectasis and initiating appropriate treatment.