[Diagnosis and correction of pathological changes of the tracheobronchial tree during lung surgery].
In 32% of patients operated on the lungs various changes in the tracheobronchial tree develop as early as during the surgical intervention. They are of determining significance in pathogenesis of postoperative disorders in the external breathing function. Bronchoscopy is the most effective method of diagnosis and of timely correction of these disorders during operation on the lungs.