Hemoptysis Workup Before Embolization: Single-Center Experience with a 15-year Period Follow-Up

The objective of this work was to present our experience in arterial embolization in the endovascular treatment of massive hemoptysis and remark on the importance of the workup before embolization. We present some clinical aspects to keep in mind before carrying out a bronchial embolization in a pat...

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Published in:Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology 2007-12, Vol.10 (4), p.270-273
Main Authors: de Gregorio, Miguel A., MD, PhD, Medrano, Joaquin, MD, Laborda, Alicia, DVM, PhD, Higuera, Teresa, DVM, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bronchial Arteries - diagnostic imaging
bronchial artery embolization
Embolization, Therapeutic
Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine
hemoptysis
Hemoptysis - etiology
Hemoptysis - therapy
Humans
Pulmonary Artery
Radiography
Radiology
workup before embolization
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Summary:The objective of this work was to present our experience in arterial embolization in the endovascular treatment of massive hemoptysis and remark on the importance of the workup before embolization. We present some clinical aspects to keep in mind before carrying out a bronchial embolization in a patient with severe hemoptysis. The main causes of hemoptysis are presented, as well as diagnosis means and the most important therapeutic procedures aimed to stabilize the patient who will undergo a bronchial arterial embolization. Likewise, we present our own experience with 401 patients with over a 15-year period of follow-up.
ISSN:1089-2516
1557-9808
DOI:10.1053/j.tvir.2008.03.004