Massive Hemoptysis Through Endotracheal Tube During Emergency Cesarean Delivery: A Case Report and Literature Review

A A Case Rep. 2017 Sep 1;9(5):133-135. doi: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000547.

Abstract

Severe pulmonary hemorrhage occurred through the endotracheal tube during an emergency cesarean delivery. Intubation trauma was excluded with fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Episodes of hemoptysis continued for 48 hours. The patient was subsequently diagnosed with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage because of systemic lupus erythematosus. The diagnostic workup, successful management, and literature review are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blood Loss, Surgical
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • Hemoptysis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Intratracheal / adverse effects*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy