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Bronchial artery embolization has become an established technique in the management of massive or recurrent hemoptysis. The clinical background, methods, and results of this procedure are discussed, as are the potential complications and their prevention.
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Stoll, J.F., Bettmann, M.A. Bronchial artery embolization to control hemoptysis: A review. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 11, 263–269 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02577032
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