[Embolization of the bronchial artery as a treatment of reccurent hemoptysis in patient with cystic fibrosis]

Przegl Lek. 2012;69(7):347-9.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Hemoptisis is one of the possible complication in patients with cystic fibrosis, which has great influence on patients condidtion and their quality of life. There are few methods available for treatment of hemoptisis. Authors have reported case of 30-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis and hemoptysis, who was successful treated with right bronchial artery embolization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bronchial Arteries
  • Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Hemoptysis / etiology
  • Hemoptysis / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Recurrence
  • Treatment Outcome