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[EMBOLIZATION OF BRONCHIAL ARTERIES IN ACUTE PULMONARY BLEEDING IN CHILDREN]
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova
|August 4, 2015
Summary
Bronchial artery embolization is a safe and effective treatment for acute pulmonary bleeding in children. This minimally invasive procedure successfully stopped bleeding in most cases without complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Interventional Radiology
Context:
- Acute pulmonary bleeding in children presents significant management challenges.
- Tracheobronchial pathology is a common cause of severe respiratory distress and hemorrhage.
- Conservative and endoscopic methods may be insufficient for hemostasis.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of X-ray endovascular embolization of bronchial arteries in pediatric patients with acute pulmonary bleeding.
- To assess the outcomes of embolization in cases refractory to conventional treatments.
Summary:
- Eight children with tracheobronchial bleeding underwent diagnostic angiography and X-ray endovascular embolization.
- Distal embolization used microembolic spheres, while proximal embolization used coils.
- Five children were discharged within 6-12 months with no ischemic complications; three deaths were attributed to underlying disease sequelae.
Impact:
- X-ray endovascular embolization is a low-invasive, highly effective method for controlling bronchial artery bleeding in children.
- The technique is applicable even in critically ill pediatric patients.
- Successful embolization improves outcomes for children with pulmonary hemorrhage.
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