Value of bronchoscopy after computed tomography in the diagnostic work-up of haemoptysis

The findings of this study revealed that bronchoscopy did not identify malignant aetiology beyond the scope of CT. These findings combined with current evidence suggest minimal benefit of bronchoscopy subsequent to CT in the diagnostic evaluation of thoracic malignancy in these patients. Take Home Message The diagnostic approach for patients with haemoptysis typically includes computed tomography (CT) and bronchoscopy to exclude pulmonary malignancy. This study supports current evidence of minimal value of bronchoscopy subsequent to CT in the diagnostic evaluation of thoracic malignancy in these patients.