Abstract
To study the long-term outcome, safety, and complications of bronchial artery embolization (BAE) in the treatment of patients with massive hemoptysis. A retrospective analysis of 232 cases of massive hemoptysis treated with BAE from February 2000 to February 2009 in our hospital was carried out. All cases were followed by repeated X-ray or CT examination, telephone calls, or questionnaires, with the longest period up to 9 years. There were 627 blood vessels which were totally embolized by 741 coils for the 232 cases. The hemoptysis was stopped instantly in 100% of the patients. 91.8% (213/232) of the cases were cured and 19 cases (19/232, 8.18%) were improved. The overall effective rate was 100% (232/232). No serious or delayed complications occurred. None of the patients died. Bronchial artery embolization is effective in cases with massive hemoptysis for its immediate effect and safety.
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