Fiberoptic bronchoscopy in suspected cases of bronchogenic carcinoma

ABSTRACT

Retrospective analysis of the role of fiberoptic brochoscopy in 117 cases of suspected malignancy was done. Of findings, histopathological and cytological confirmations were analysed. In 89 cases [79.06%] definite endobronchial growths were seen, while in 79 cases [67.52%] histopathologic and cytologic diagnosis was successfully achieved. In our opinion fiberoptic bronchoscopy is a useful tool for the diagnosis of suspected cases of malignancy, however team work of bronchoscopist, histopathologist and cytologist is required for a maximum yield