Management of massive haemoptysis by percutaneous trans-arterial embolisation: a case report.

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  • N Couper
  • M A Menon
چکیده

The management of such patients includes: protection of the airway and blood transfusion; and identification of the source and site of the haemorrhage followed by appropriate therapy. If the haemoptysis is uncontrolled, operative intervention and resection is indicated. In selected circumstances other measures may be employed; these are PTE 4 and tamponade of the abnormal area using a balloon-tipped catheter introduced through a bronchoscope."

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Medical journal of Malaysia

دوره 40 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1985