Control of hemoptysis by bronchial artery embolization.
Control of massive hemoptysis by embolization of bronchial arteries was achieved in two patients with bronchopleural fistula. Both patients would have been prohibitive risks for thoracotomy. The indications, contraindications, and technique of the procedure are presented as well as a review of the literature.
D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography; D001981:Bronchial Arteries; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000150:complications; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials; D005402:Fistula / Q000150:complications; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000150:complications