Hemoptysis and thoracic fungal infections.
Hemoptysis and thoracic fungal infections are infrequent but challenging problems, especially when encountered in the emergency setting. The evaluation and management of massive and nonmassive hemoptysis is described with special attention to radiologic, bronchcoscopic, and surgical interventions. The important principles of airway control, stabilization, and definitive management are emphasized. Endemic and opportunistic fungal infections are more common than they seem. The role of the surgeon is to assist in diagnosis, evaluate and treat pulmonary nodules, and consider resectional therapy for mycetoma and invasive fungal infections in selected candidates.
Division of Thoracic Surgery, Swedish Cancer Institute and Medical Center, Suite 850, 1101 Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.
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D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*