Investigation of choice for diagnosis of bronchiectasis

HRCT is investigation of choice for diagnosis of bronchiectasis. High Resolution Computed tomography (HRCT) HRCT uses very thin 1-2 mm thin slices Q . HRCT is used primarily to diagnose: Bronchiectasis Q Interstitial lung disease Q (Fibrosing alveolitis, asbestosis) Bronchiectasis Abnormal and permanent dilatation of bronchi Q . The bronchial dilatation of bronchiectasis of is associated with destructive and inflammatory changes in the walls of medium sized airways, often at the level of segmental or subsegmental bronchi.