Approach to Hemoptysis in the Modern Era. (21st December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gagnon, Sébastien; Quigley, Nicholas; Dutau, Hervé; Delage, Antoine; Fortin, Marc
• Other Names: Goto Akiteru Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Canadian respiratory journal. Volume 2017(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-12-21
• Subjects: Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiration -- Canada -- Periodicals; Respiration; Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Canada; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.2
• DOI: 10.1155/2017/1565030
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1198-2241

Abstract

Abstract : Hemoptysis is a frequent manifestation of a wide variety of diseases, with mild to life-threatening presentations. The diagnostic workup and the management of severe hemoptysis are often challenging. Advances in endoscopic techniques have led to different new therapeutic approaches. Cold saline, vasoconstrictive and antifibrinolytic agents, oxidized regenerated cellulose, biocompatible glue, laser photocoagulation, argon plasma coagulation, and endobronchial stents and valves are amongst the tools available to the bronchoscopist. In this article, we review the evidence regarding the definition, etiology, diagnostic modalities, and treatment of severe hemoptysis in the modern era with emphasis on bronchoscopic techniques.