[Multidisciplinary approach to treating life-threatening massive hemoptysis]. / Abordaje multidisciplinar en el tratamiento de una hemoptisis grave con amenaza vital.

ABSTRACT

Massive hemoptysis is an alarming event in which asphyxiation due to aspiration of blood is the main threat. The differential diagnosis taking into consideration a wide range of potential causes is required, and in 5% to 20% of cases, the reason for bleeding is never established. Hypoxemia and rebleeding are the main life-threatening complications. We describe the case of a 68-year-old man with no relevant medical history whose massive hemoptysis and complications were treated successfully by a multidisciplinary team.