Open AccessUse of Fibrin Sealant Glue as a Treatment for Massive Hemoptysis
Author(s) -
Chirag M. Pandya,
Abdulgadir Adam,
Salik Jahania,
Sanjay Dogra
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of bronchology and interventional pulmonology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.648
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1944-6586
pISSN - 1948-8270
DOI - 10.1097/lbr.0b013e318206e9a0
Subject(s) - medicine , sealant , fibrin glue , fibrin , surgery , catheter , glue , chemistry , materials science , organic chemistry , immunology , composite material
In patients presenting with massive hemoptysis, it is often challenging to control bleeding. Uncontrolled bleeding can lead to hemodynamic compromise, asphyxiation, and high mortality. We present a case of a patient who presented with massive hemoptysis, and the use of fibrin sealant glue through a bronchoscopic catheter, which was effective in controlling bleeding.