Embolotherapy for the management of lung cancer with massive hemoptysis / 中国肺癌杂志
Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer
;
(12): 311-312, 2003.
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in Chinese
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>To investigate the indication, complication and efficacy of bronchial artery embolization for the management of lung cancer with massive hemoptysis.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Thirty-eight cases of lung cancer with massive hemoptysis were retrospectively analyzed in our hospital from January 1996 to January 2003. All cases presented with acute hemoptysis from 220 to 980 ml daily, with a mean of 290 ml daily. A digital subtracted bronchial arteriogram was perfomed and bleeding arteries were embolized.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Hemoptysis decreased gradually in all cases and ceased in 3 or 4 days after embolization. Recurrence was found only in one case 2 months after embolization and second embolization was applied to control hemoptysis. No serious complications occured.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Bronchial artery embolization is safe and efficient for the management of lung cancer with massive hemoptysis.</p>
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Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer
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2003
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