Bronchoscopy as “Treatment Adjunct” in Management of Endobronchial Tuberculosis: Case Report and Review of Literature

A case of young postnatal female with endobronchial tuberculosis leading to complete collapse of one lung is presented. The patient did not respond even after 2months of ATT until the lumen of left lung was recreated and supportive collection was drained by bronchoscopic intervention. The case highlights the role of bronchoscopy in management of acute complication of active pulmonary tuberculosis with endobronchial component causing complete collapse of lung.