[High-resolution computed tomography for diagnosing pulmonary complications in patients with lung cancer]

The diagnostic value of high-resolution computed tomography has been assessed in 10 lung cancer patients with pulmonary infiltrates. This method was used to evaluate the radiographic appearance of the new pulmonary disease. The expectorated sputum of each patient was examined for a bacteriologic and cytologic diagnosis. In some patients, the flexible bronchofiberscopy that was accompanied by bronchoalveolar lavage was performed so as to establish the etiologic diagnosis. In conclusion, high-resolution computed tomography was found to be useful in diagnosing pulmonary complications in lung cancer patients.