These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.


Pubmed for Handhelds

PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS

Search MEDLINE/PubMed

  • Title: [Recurrent hemoptysis secondary to an aortobronchial fistula].
    Author: Algaba Calderón A, Jara Chinarro B, Abad Fernández A, Isidoro Navarrete O, Ramos Martos A, Juretschke Moragues MA.
    Journal: Arch Bronconeumol; 2005 Jun; 41(6):352-4. PubMed ID: 15989894.
    Abstract:
    Aortobronchial fistula is a rare but serious cause of hemoptysis. It can develop from an aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta in the context of infections or it may appear as a sequel of surgical repair of congenital heart defects. Presenting symptoms include mild bronchial hemorrhages and recurrent chest pain, culminating in a normally fatal massive hemorrhage. Diagnosis by imaging is not always conclusive and clinical suspicion based on medical history is essential. Surgical placement of an endovascular stent graft is the treatment of choice. Post-surgical prognosis is good although there is a risk of recurrence in the case of superinfection.
    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]