Massive hemoptysis due to broncholithiasis.

McLean, T R; Beall, A C; Jones, J W · Ann Thorac Surg · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Massive hemoptysis due to broncholithiasis is rare. Such a case is presented here, and the literature is reviewed. Surgical resection is the preferred definitive therapy, as a lack of bronchial artery collaterals limits the utility of bronchial artery embolization.

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