Interactive Virtual Bronchoscopy as a Guide for Transbronchial Biopsy in Two Cases

CT bronchoscopy, or so-called "virtual bronchoscopy" is a recently developed technique. It is useful for evaluating the morphology of the airways because flexible bronchoscopic examinations are invasive and technically limited. This technique is especially useful for simulation in patients who will undergo a transbronchial examination. We demonstrated the efficacy of interactive VB in the transbronchial-biopsy planning of 2 patients, one with a peripheral lung tumor and one with a mediastinal mass.