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Hemoptysis Prevention
Researchers from General Hospital publish findings in hemoptysis prevention
September 16th, 2008
Current study results from the report, 'Percutaneous bronchial artery embolization in the management of massive hemoptysis in chronic lung diseases. Immediate and long-term outcomes,' have been published. According to a study from Thessaloniki, Greece, "Bronchial artery embolization (BAE) is a well-established, non-surgical procedure in the emergency treatment of massive hemoptysis. This study aims to evaluate the immediate and long-term prognosis of BAE for the management of massive hemoptysis in our center." "Twenty consecutive patients (mean age: 59±14 years) with massive hemoptysis, underwent BAE with microspheres (Embospheres BioSphere Medical SA, Paris,...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-09-16)
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