Analysis of clinical efficacy of super-selective bronchial artery embolization in the treatment of massive hemoptysis

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of super-selective bronchial artery embolization in the treatment of massive hemoptysis.Methods 52 patients with massive hemoptysis were treated with selective bronchial artery embolization with gelatin sponge particles,gelatin sponge,or combination with steel coils.All patients were followed up for 3 ～ 12 months to observe the recurrence of hemoptysis and complications after bronchial artery embolization.Results All patients were successfully undergone super-selective bronchial artery embolization,and the symptoms gradually disappeared within one week.There were 6 cases of recurrence of hemoptysis 6 ～ 10 months after the bronchial artery embolization,and no serious complications occurred after the embolization.Conclusion The super-selective bronchial artery embolization is a safe and effective method in the treatment of massive hemoptysis.