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Histological Quantification to Determine Lung Fungal Burden in Experimental Aspergillosis
Published on: March 9, 2018
[Clinical evaluation and interventional therapy for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis complicated by hemoptysis]
1Center of Respiratory and Pulmonary Vascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China.
Abstract:
Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) complicated by hemoptysis is a clinical emergency with high mortality. This article reviews the pathophysiological mechanisms, imaging assessment methods, multi-approach interventional treatment strategies, and other therapies for CPA complicated by hemoptysis. Since CPA usually involves multiple blood vessels, combined interventional therapy using multiple approaches to embolize the culprit vessels can rapidly and effectively control hemoptysis. Interventional treatment is particularly indicated in patients with massive hemoptysis or those who do not respond to conventional medical therapy. The aim of this article is to optimize the treatment strategies for CPA complicated by hemoptysis and to further improve outcomes.
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