title: Massive hemoptysis from iatrogenic balloon catheter rupture of pulmonary artery: successful early management by balloon tamponade.
abstract: Cessation of massive hemoptysis after iatrogenic balloon catheter rupture of the pulmonary artery was observed after a 2-ml inflation of the balloon. A wedge angiogram showed a small cavity near the rupture. Secondary lobectomy was performed; however, the patient died 1 month later. Therapeutic approaches of this life-threatening complication are presented.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture