Bronchial Artery Embolization – An Unusual Cause of Paraplegia and Review of Literature

Bronchial artery embolization (BAE) is a well-established minimally invasive procedure in the management of moderate to massive and recurrent hemoptysis. The bronchial circulation aneurysms and dilatations are commonly responsible for the hemoptysis and have an easy approach through the descending aorta via the femoral or subclavian route by angiography. There are very few common complications associated with the procedure are recurrence of hemoptysis, chest pain, cough, dysphagia .Paraplegia secondary to embolization of the anterior spinal artery is a very rare but serious complication. Proper identification of the culprit bronchial vessel and pre-embolization study of its anastomosis are useful measures to minimize the chances of this dreaded complication.