Role of rigid bronchoscopy in massive haemoptysis
- Author:
Ng TH
;
How SH
;
Kuan YC
;
R Ahmad MS
;
Fauzi AR
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Massive hemoptysis;
airway obstruction;
rigid bronchoscopy
- MeSH:
Bronchoscopy
- From:Journal of University of Malaya Medical Centre
2010;13(2):107-110
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Massive haemoptysis can occur in lung abscess. Massive haemoptysis itself may be life threatening
due to asphyxiation or respiratory failure secondary to acute large airway obstruction by blood
clots. Prompt removal of the obstructing blood clots save life. We describe a case of lung
abscess causing massive haemoptysis resulting in acute airway obstruction which required rigid
bronchoscopy to remove the huge blood clot. (JUMMEC2010; 13(2): 107-110)
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