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Pneumoconiosis
Studies from St. Mary's Hospital in the area of pneumoconiosis described
April 8th, 2008
"Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) is a safe and well-established treatment option to control hemoptysis, but there are few studies focused on treating hemoptysis accompanying coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP). To evaluate the immediate and long-term efficacy of TAE for control of massive hemoptysis in patients with CWP, and to clarify the factors which influence the frequency of rebleeding," scientists in Seoul, South Korea report. "This study included 34 CWP patients with massive hemoptysis who were treated with 47 TAE sessions over the last 11 years. Immediate (within I month) and long-term outcomes (mean 37 months, range 1 month-11 years) were evaluated...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-04-08)
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