Role of rigid bronchoscopy in massive haemoptysis

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...

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Main Authors: Ng, Teck Han, How, Soon Hin, Kuan, Yeh Chunn, Raja Lope Ahmad, Raja Ahmad Al'konee, Abdul Rani, Mohammed Fauzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Malaya 2010
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/12422/1/ROLE_OF_RIGID_BRONCHOSCOPY_IN_MASSIVE_HAEMOPTYSIS.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/12422/
http://www.myjurnal.my/public/article-view.php?id=11490
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