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Challenges in the management of massive haemoptysis in a resource-scarce facility.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20880949     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Massive hemoptysis is a life-threatening condition requiring multidisciplinary management not often available in resource-deprived countries with a limited range of therapeutic options. Prognosis is poor when salvage surgery is offered during active bleeding.
Authors:
Akinwumi Ogunrombi; Uvie Onakpoya; Olufemi Adewole; Abdulrasheed Adesunkanmi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-09-29
Journal Detail:
Title:  Tropical doctor     Volume:  41     ISSN:  1758-1133     ISO Abbreviation:  Trop Doct     Publication Date:  2011 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-12-21     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  1301706     Medline TA:  Trop Doct     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  8-10     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State 220005, Nigeria mogunrom@yahoo.com.
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