Need for Bronchoscopy in Coin Lesion

Arguments in favor of routine bronchoscopy:

Arguments against routine bronchoscopy:


My Recommendation:

I do not routinely perform preoperative bronchoscopy for solitary pulmonary nodule in whom a decision has been made for surgical resction. The surgeon can do the bronchoscopy once the patient is under anesthesia, prior to surgery if he so desires. He can take care of the surprises.

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