IMAGING IN BRONCHIECTASIS

Bronchiectasis remains an important and relatively common cause of pul monary disability. High resolution computed tomography has revolutioni zed imaging of the bronchi and has superseded the chest radiograph and bronchogram in the diagnosis of bronchiectasis. It has enabled a bett er understanding of the association between clinical features of the d isease and structural abnormalities in the airways and has an importan t role to play in understanding the pathogenesis and natural history o f bronchiectasis.