Management of massive haemoptysis.
Massive haemoptysis is rare but associated with a high mortality. Even in a major regional cardiothoracic centre only one or two cases will be seen annually. As a consequence, no consensus about its investigation and management has emerged, with the result that much time may be lost on inappropriate investigation and treatment may be misdirected.
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Department of Radiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Middlesex Hospital, London.
Pattison
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Raphael
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D000208:Acute Disease; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods