Pulmonary Resection for Life-Threatening Hemoptysis in Cystic Fibrosis
- 6 July 1970
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA
- Vol. 213 (1) , 125-127
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1970.03170270065021
Abstract
An increased incidence of hemoptysis in young adults with cystic fibrosis associated with a high mortality has been recently noted. Because of bilateral diffuse pulmonary involvement and decreased respiratory reserve, surgical intervention has been avoided. An 18-year-old girl with cystic fibrosis and massive hemoptysis underwent pneumonectomy 11 months ago and is presently well. To our knowledge, this is the first patient with cystic fibrosis and life-threatening hemoptysis to undergo an emergency pulmonary resection.Keywords
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