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  • A patient experienced massive hemoptysis (coughing up blood) following a rupture of the pulmonary artery caused by an inflated balloon catheter.
  • A wedge angiogram revealed a small cavity where the rupture occurred, leading to the decision to proceed with a lobectomy (surgical removal of a lobe of the lung).
  • Despite the surgery, the patient unfortunately passed away one month later, highlighting the serious nature of complications arising from this procedure.

Article Abstract

Cessation of massive hemoptysis after iatrogenic balloon catheter rupture of the pulmonary artery was observed after a 2-ml inflation of the balloon. A wedge angiogram showed a small cavity near the rupture. Secondary lobectomy was performed; however, the patient died 1 month later. Therapeutic approaches of this life-threatening complication are presented.

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