Patient has suspect pleural empyema. Which method is absolutely not required for making diagnosis? Surgical Patient has suspect pleural empyema. Which method is absolutely not required for making diagnosis? A. Pleural puncture B. Thoracal X-ray in two positions C. Bronchoscopy D. Tomography E. Thoracoscopy Answer: C. Bronchoscopy Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+