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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19853230 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Massive hemoptysis is a life-threatening emergency. Chest radiograph, computed tomography, and bronchoscopy play a complementary role in diagnosing the underlying cause of hemorrhage and localizing the bleeding site. Bronchial artery embolization remains the primary and most effective method in controlling massive hemoptysis. Bronchial and nonbronchial systemic arteries are the main source of bleeding and are embolized with polyvinyl alcohol particles or gelatin sponge. Immediate cessation of bleeding occurs in more than 75% of patients; however, long-term recurrences are common in patients with progressive lung disease. Complications are infrequent except for a rare occurrence of spinal cord ischemia. |
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Authors:
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Sanjeeva P Kalva |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology Volume: 12 ISSN: 1557-9808 ISO Abbreviation: Tech Vasc Interv Radiol Publication Date: 2009 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-26 Completed Date: 2010-01-07 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9806675 Medline TA: Tech Vasc Interv Radiol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 130-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, GRB-290, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA. skalva@partners.org |
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Bronchial Arteries*
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radiography Bronchoscopy Embolization, Therapeutic* / adverse effects Hemoptysis / diagnosis, etiology, physiopathology, therapy* Humans Radiography, Interventional* Severity of Illness Index Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome |
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