Bronchial artery embolization for hemoptysis: a consensus statement by the Chinese College of Interventionalists
10.5847/wjem.j.1920-8642.2025.041
- Author:
Jianfei Tu
1
Author Information
1. Thoracic Oncology Center, the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (Lishui Central Hospital), Lishui 323000, China
- Publication Type:Guideline
- Keywords:
Bronchial artery embolization;
hemoptysisHemoptysis is defined as bleeding originating from the respiratory tract distal to the larynx and is associated with a wide spectrum of underlying conditions, including bronchiectasis, pulmonary malignancies, tuberculosis, aspergillosis, and vascular malformations.[1-3] A meta-analysis involving patients with massive hemoptysis reported a mortality rate of 3.5%.[4] This underscores the critical importance of prompt and effective embolization of the responsible artery to improve outcomes, particularly in patients presenting with life-threatening hemoptysis.
- From:
World Journal of Emergency Medicine
2025;16(3):197-205
- CountryChina
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Hemoptysis is defined as bleeding originating from the respiratory tract distal to the larynx and is associated with a wide spectrum of underlying conditions, including bronchiectasis, pulmonary malignancies, tuberculosis, aspergillosis, and vascular malformations.[1-3] A meta-analysis involving patients with massive hemoptysis reported a mortality rate of 3.5%.[4] This underscores the critical importance of prompt and effective embolization of the responsible artery to improve outcomes, particularly in patients presenting with life-threatening hemoptysis.
