Abstract
Background Acute massive hemoptysis is a life-threatening condition. Traditionally, bronchial artery embolization and lung resection are the treatment options. But there is high recurrence rate after bronchial artery embolization and some patients are not suitable for or can’t tolerate lung resection. We develop thoracoscopic bronchial artery ligation as another treatment option. This is the first report to apply this procedure in treatment of acute life-threatening hemoptysis in bronchiectasis.
Highlights
Acute massive hemoptysis is a life-threatening condition
We develop thoracoscopic bronchial artery ligation as another treatment option
This is the first report to apply this procedure in treatment of acute life-threatening hemoptysis in bronchiectasis
Summary
Acute massive hemoptysis is a life-threatening condition. Bronchial artery embolization and lung resection are the treatment options. There is high recurrence rate after bronchial artery embolization and some patients are not suitable for or can’t tolerate lung resection. We develop thoracoscopic bronchial artery ligation as another treatment option. This is the first report to apply this procedure in treatment of acute life-threatening hemoptysis in bronchiectasis
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