Bronchial Artery Embolization

Claire S. Kaufman, Sharon W. Kwan

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Abstract

Massive hemoptysis is a highly morbid medical condition with up to 75% mortality with conservative treatment. Bronchial artery embolization has emerged as the common treatment for both acute massive hemoptysis and chronic hemoptysis. This article will review the clinical presentation, bronchial artery anatomy, embolization procedure, complications, and expected outcomes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)210-217
Number of pages8
JournalSeminars in Interventional Radiology
Volume39
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 31 2022

Keywords

  • bronchial artery embolization
  • embolization
  • hemoptysis
  • interventional radiology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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