Endobronchial embolization with a silicone spigot as a temporary treatment for massive hemoptysis: a new bronchoscopic approach of the disease.
A 39-year-old-woman was treated successfully by a combination of endobronchial and bronchial artery embolization for massive hemorrhage originating from the posterior segment of the right upper lobe. Endobronchial embolization was performed using a silicone spigot placed via flexible bronchoscopy in order to prevent alveolar inundation preceding and during the time of bronchial artery embolization. Massive hemorrhage is a rare and severe condition associated with a high mortality that requires rapid intervention and management. We describe a case that emphasizes the efficacy of a multidisciplinary approach including the use of a new bronchoscopic technique.
Dutau
Hervé
H
Thoracic Endoscopy Unit, Sainte Marguerite Hospital, Marseille, France. herve.dutau@mail.ap-hm.fr
Palot
Alain
A
Haas
Andrew
A
Decamps
Isabelle
I
Durieux
Olivier
O
D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D001981:Bronchial Arteries; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
D012826:Silicone Elastomers