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(Chest. 1969;56:77-80.)
© 1969 American College of Chest Physicians

Fatal Hemoptysis in Mitral Stenosis

R. Patton M.D.1; V. Martinez M.D.1; and M. Buchness M.D.1

1 Medical and Surgical Department of the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital, Staten Island, New York

Fatal massive hemoptysis is described in a patient with moderate mitral stenosis treated supportively. Hemodynamic studies and postmortem examination supported bronchial vein anastomoses as the source of hemorrhage. Review of previous reports emphasizes the necessity of prompt surgical intervention in this syndrome.






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