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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Cureus
November 2024
Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Vila Franca de Xira, Vila Franca de Xira, PRT.
Massive hemoptysis is a life-threatening condition. Bronchial artery embolization (BAE) is an effective technique for controlling bleeding in cases of severe hemoptysis, with infrequent complications. While rare, spinal cord infarction is a serious potential complication of BAE.
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December 2024
Department of Pulmonary Medicine St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences Bengaluru India.
Pulmonary artery aneurysmal rupture is a rare cause of massive hemoptysis. When the suspected origin of bleeding is the pulmonary artery, comprehensive evaluation is necessary to determine aetiology and guide appropriate management. Behçet's disease and Hughes-Stovin Syndrome (HSS) are important differentials to consider after infections and malignancy have been ruled out.
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November 2024
General and Thoracic Pediatric Surgery Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Respir Med Case Rep
November 2024
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan.
Tuberculosis is endemic in Pakistan and other countries in South Asia despite various treatment programs being introduced for its elimination. It leads to a number of serious consequences which involve different organ systems of the body and Rasmussen Aneurysm is one such serious complication. It is the pseudo-aneurysmal dilatation of the pulmonary artery adjacent to a tubercular cavity and manifests as massive hemoptysis, like in the case of our patient.
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