[Bronchoscopy].

Bronchoscopy is a diagnostic method of examination of the airways and the lung parenchyma, which can be performed in rigid or flexible examination technique. It is used for early detection and diagnosis of pulmonary diseases. Depending on the indication can be performed bronchial tumor biopsy, microbiological rinse, brush biopsy for cytology or microbiology, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) for differential and Immunocytology or needle biopsy for cytology. After each measure should be excluded after a hemorrhage and pneumothorax especially after transbronchial biopsy.