Massive hemoptysis associated with foreign body removal.
نویسنده
چکیده
Exsanguinating hemoptysis accompanied removal of an endobronchial foreign body in a 12-year-old child. Preparations to treat this complication should be made prior to removal of any foreign body of prolonged sojourn in the tracheobronchial tree.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 88 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985