Méndez E, Moret E, Llubià C, Sanz J, López de Castro PE, Ruyra X. [Multidisciplinary approach to treating life-threatening massive hemoptysis].
REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2010;
57:667-670. [PMID:
22283020 DOI:
10.1016/s0034-9356(10)70304-2]
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Abstract
Massive hemoptysis is an alarming event in which asphyxiation due to aspiration of blood is the main threat. The differential diagnosis taking into consideration a wide range of potential causes is required, and in 5% to 20% of cases, the reason for bleeding is never established. Hypoxemia and rebleeding are the main life-threatening complications. We describe the case of a 68-year-old man with no relevant medical history whose massive hemoptysis and complications were treated successfully by a multidisciplinary team.
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