Bronchiectasis

Clemens Aigner, Stephan Schwarz, Merjem Begic

Key Points

Whilst the overall incidence is decreasing in developed countries, it remains high in less developed regions. Accurate diagnosis and optimal management of underlying disease is important. Surgical resection yields best results in localised disease, hemoptysis, recurrent hospitalizations due to infection and foul smelling sputum production. In end-stage disease lung transplantation is an established treatment.

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Last updated: August 14, 2024