Haemoptysis as an Indication for Bronchoscopy

Haemoptysis as an indication for bronchoscopy.

neurotrauma as an evolving indication for neuromodulation

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Catastrophic haemoptysis during rigid bronchoscopy: a discussion of treatment options to salvage patients during catastrophic haemoptysis at rigid bronchoscopy.

OBJECTIVE We report a negative experience of fatal haemorrhage during rigid bronchoscopy when an intrabronchial lesion was biopsied. Despite being prepared for and carrying out emergency sternotomy and clamping the lung hilum, the patient died. METHODS We reviewed mainly non-surgical literature for recommendations for the management of catastrophic bleeding at bronchoscopy. RESULTS The lite...

Bronchoscopy as a supplement to computed tomography in patients with haemoptysis may be unnecessary

BACKGROUND Haemoptysis is a common symptom and can be an early sign of lung cancer. Careful investigation of patients with haemoptysis may lead to early diagnosis. The strategy for investigation of these patients, however, is still being debated. OBJECTIVES We studied whether the combination of computed tomography (CT) and bronchoscopy had a higher sensitivity for malignant and non-malignant ...

Neurotrauma as an Evolving Indication for Neuromodulation.

Journal compilation © 2017 Trauma Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences T is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. With the advent of life-saving procedures and better inpatient care in trauma-specialized centers in our country, more and more patients are getting their lives back although with residual handicaps, disabilities and pain. Specific thera...