Novel Bronchoscopic Management of Airway Bleeding With Absorbable Gelatin and Thrombin Slurry

Conclusions: Bronchoscopic instillation of an absorbable GTS is feasible and may be used in cases of spontaneous or procedure-related bleeding in addition to conventional measures. It can be delivered through the working channel of the bronchoscope or through the distal port available in some bronchial blockers. Controlled studies are necessary to determine the safety and efficacy of this novel technique.
Source: Journal of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology - Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Original Investigations Source Type: research