Clinical analysis of bronchial artery embolization in treatment of 55 cases of severe hemoptysis induced by bronchiectasis

Objective To observe the efficacy and safety of bronchial artery embolization for the treatment of severe hemoptysis induced by bronchiectasis.Methods 55 cases of severe hemoptysis induced by bronchiectasis were treated by bronchial artery embolization.The time of postoperative followup was three years.Results In 32 cases,the hemoptysis ceased within three days.In 23 cases,the hemoptysis ceased in one week.In one case,the hemoptysis reappeared within one year.In two cases,the hemoptysis reappeared within 1-3 years.Two cases were stopped tracking for death or other reasons.Conclusions Bronchial artery embolization is an effective method for the treatment of severe hemoptysis induced by bronchiectasis,has the advantages of safety and reliability,fast curative effect,less complications,and is worthy of promotion. Key words: Bronchiectasis ;  Hemoptysis ;  Bronchial artery embolization