Role of rigid bronchoscopy in massive haemoptysis

Ng, Teck Han and How, Soon Hin and Kuan, Yeh Chunn and Raja Lope Ahmad, Raja Ahmad Al'konee and Abdul Rani, Mohammed Fauzi (2010) Role of rigid bronchoscopy in massive haemoptysis. Journal of University of Malaya Medical Center, 13 (2). pp. 107-110. ISSN 1823-7339

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Abstract

Massive haemoptysis can occur in lung abscess. Massive haemoptysis itself may be life threatening due to asphyxiation or respiratory failure secondary to acute large airway obstruction by blood clots. Prompt removal of the obstructing blood clots save life. We describe a case of lung abscess causing massive haemoptysis resulting in acute airway obstruction which required rigid bronchoscopy to remove the huge blood clot.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5429/12422
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Airway obstruction; Massive hemoptysis; Rigid bronchoscopy
Subjects:	R Medicine > RF Otorhinolaryngology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Internal Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Depositing User:	Nor Hazirah Mat Saad
Date Deposited:	29 Feb 2012 12:39
Last Modified:	03 Apr 2012 15:30
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/12422

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