Challenges in the management of massive haemoptysis in a resource-scarce facility.
Massive hemoptysis is a life-threatening condition requiring multidisciplinary management not often available in resource-deprived countries with a limited range of therapeutic options. Prognosis is poor when salvage surgery is offered during active bleeding.
Ogunrombi
Akinwumi
A
Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State 220005, Nigeria. mogunrom@yahoo.com
Onakpoya
Uvie
U
Adewole
Olufemi
O
Adesunkanmi
Abdulrasheed
A
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001981:Bronchial Arteries; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D003906:Developing Countries; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy*; D017052:Hospital Mortality; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult