Which of the following would not be acceptable sequences of preoperative studies in a patient being prepared for lingulectomy for bronchiectasis?

C. Bronchoscopy alone.

DISCUSSION: Bronchoscopy alone is generally not diagnostic for bronchiectasis. Thin-section, high-resolution CT can diagnose bronchiectasis and define the airway anatomy sufficiently for resection. Bronchography is performed less frequently today but can be very useful in diagnosing bronchiectasis and defining airway anatomy for pulmonary resection.