Percutaneous use of fiberoptic bronchoscope to investigate bronchopleurocutaneous fistula

The fiberoptic bronchoscope was used percutaneously to visualize the track of a bronchopleurocutaneous fistula and to obtain tissue and microbiologic specimens for examination. The bronchoscopy turned out to be a very simple procedure and patient discomfort was minimal. The findings aided in the successful management of this patient.