Controlling hemoptysis: An alternative approach

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• Bronchial artery embolization
• bronchogenic carcinoma
• fiber optic bronchoscopy
• hemoptysis