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.
Department of Radiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Middlesex Hospital, London.
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D000208:Acute Disease; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods