Evaluation of hemoptysis

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Key articles

Sakr L, Dutau H. Massive hemoptysis: an update on the role of bronchoscopy in diagnosis and management. Respiration. 2010 Jan 8;80(1):38-58.Full text  Abstract

Davidson K, Shojaee S. Managing massive hemoptysis. Chest. 2020 Jan;157(1):77-88. Abstract

American College of Radiology. ACR appropriateness criteria: hemoptysis. 2019 [internet publication].Full text

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