Open AccessControlling hemoptysis: An alternative approach
Author(s) -
Rakesh K. Chawla,
Arun Madan,
Dinesh Mehta,
Kiran Chawla
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
lung india
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0974-598X
pISSN - 0970-2113
DOI - 10.4103/0970-2113.63616
Subject(s) - medicine , bronchial artery , embolization , pulmonary artery , endovascular treatment , radiology , intensive care medicine , surgery , aneurysm
Hemoptysis is a very common symptom in the practice of pulmonary physicians of India. We present a case of uncontrolled hemoptysis managed with bronchial artery embolization. Bronchial artery embolization is an effective treatment for patients with hemoptysis. Serious complications are rare, but may occur if the arterial supply to other structures is compromised.