Traumatic hemoptysis treated with recombinant human factor VIIa.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Blunt thoracic trauma resulting in massive hemoptysis is rare. Although there are several indications for the administration of recombinant factor VIIa, we are unaware of a report of its utilization in the treatment of hemoptysis following chest trauma. We report a case of the successful use of factor VIIa in the treatment of life-threatening hemoptysis secondary to blunt force thoracic injury and traumatic coagulopathy.
Medical subject headings
- Factor VIIa
- Hemoptysis
- Thoracic Injuries
- Wounds, Nonpenetrating