title: [Understanding the classification, physiopathology and the diagnostic radiology of bronchiectasis].
abstract: Bronchiectasis is defined as an abnormal persistent bronchial dilatation usually associated with inflammation in the bronchial tree and lung parenchyma. The disease remains a common cause of significant morbidity and mortality, especially when associated with hereditary disorders such as cystic fibrosis, ciliary dyskinesia, and immunodeficiency states. Computed tomography is now the diagnostic modality of choice and may also contribute to clinical management, suggesting some etiologic causes. We highlight developments in classification, physiopathology and radiology of this debilitating disease.
authors.affiliation: Complexo Hospitalar Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre.
authors.forename: Bruno
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hochhegger
authors.forename: Klaus
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Irion
authors.forename: Rodrigo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bello
authors.forename: Edson
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Marchiori
authors.forename: José
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moreira
authors.forename: Nelson da Silva
authors.initials: Nda S
authors.lastname: Porto
authors.forename: Daniela
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Quinto Dos Reis
mesh_terms: D001987:Bronchiectasis / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography