Massive hemoptysis from thoracic actinomycosis successfully treated by embolization.

Hamer, D H; Schwab, L E; Gray, R · Chest · 1992

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Massive hemoptysis, a rare complication of pulmonary actinomycosis, is generally treated surgically. We describe a patient with massive hemoptysis due to pulmonary actinomycosis who was treated successfully by means of selective bronchial artery embolization. The role of BAE is discussed.

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