An uncommon cause of hemoptysis: aortobronchial fistula

An uncommon cause of hemoptysis: aortobronchial fistula

Abstract Background Hemoptysis is a frequent sign of respiratory and non-respiratory diseases. While in most cases the underlying cause is rapidly identified, sometimes the real etiology might be misdiagnosed with dramatic delay in treatment. Case presentation A 46-year-old man with hiatal hernia an...

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Main Authors: Matteo Fontana, Roberto Tonelli, Filippo Gozzi, Ivana Castaniere, Alessandro Marchioni, Riccardo Fantini, Francesca Coppi, Filippo Natali, Elisabetta Rovatti, Enrico Clini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2018-09-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
Subjects:
Aortobronchial fistula
Hemoptysis
Aortic surgery
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40248-018-0146-3

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