Open AccessMassive Hemorrhage With Argon Plasma Coagulation
Author(s) -
Flora Miu,
Chian Min Loo,
Pyng Lee
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of bronchology and interventional pulmonology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1944-6586
pISSN - 1948-8270
DOI - 10.1097/lbr.0b013e3181f39f69
Subject(s) - argon plasma coagulation , medicine , complication , coagulation , surgery , left main bronchus , bronchus , argon , bronchoscopy , respiratory disease , endoscopy , lung , physics , atomic physics
We report the first case of massive hemorrhage after argon plasma coagulation of an endobronchial tumor that obstructed the right main bronchus. This is the first report of bleeding complication with argon plasma coagulation while attempting to remove the tumor. The patient was successfully resuscitated and discharged without sequelae.