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"Peanut saves the day": an innovative solution to massive, cryptogenic haemoptysis-a case study
Sanjana Chetana Shanmukhappa1, Srivatsa Lokeshwaran1, Sunil Kumar K1
1Department of Pulmonology Aster CMI Hospital Bengaluru India.
Respirology Case Reports
|May 12, 2021
Summary
Massive hemoptysis requires urgent intervention. A novel technique using peanut gauze as an endobronchial spigot successfully controlled life-threatening bleeding, offering a solution for resource-limited settings.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Massive hemoptysis is a critical medical emergency demanding rapid, multidisciplinary intervention.
- Endobronchial Watanabe spigots (EWS) are effective for controlling bronchial bleeding but may not be readily available.
- Resource limitations necessitate innovative hemostatic techniques using readily available materials.
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