Interventional radiology: embolisation: practice question

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Radiology · Interventional radiology: embolisation

Sample item

A patient with massive haemoptysis from chronic cavitary tuberculosis is stabilised. Which interventional procedure is the preferred definitive control in the acute setting?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Bronchial artery embolisation

Most massive haemoptysis arises from hypertrophied bronchial arteries and angiography with embolisation controls bleeding in a large majority of cases. Surgery is reserved for failures. IVC filters are for venous thromboembolism.

Option by option

  • A. Bronchial artery embolisation (correct)

    Correct. Bronchial artery embolisation is the first-line intervention.

  • B. Pulmonary vein ligation

    Pulmonary vein ligation does not address the source.

  • C. Inferior vena cava filter

    An IVC filter is for thromboembolic disease.

  • D. Pleurodesis

    Pleurodesis treats recurrent effusions or pneumothorax.

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What is the answer to this Radiology question?

The best answer is A, Bronchial artery embolisation. Most massive haemoptysis arises from hypertrophied bronchial arteries and angiography with embolisation controls bleeding in a large majority of cases.

Why is "Pulmonary vein ligation" not the answer?

Pulmonary vein ligation does not address the source.

Why is "Inferior vena cava filter" not the answer?

An IVC filter is for thromboembolic disease.

Why is "Pleurodesis" not the answer?

Pleurodesis treats recurrent effusions or pneumothorax.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Interventional radiology: embolisation in Radiology. Surgery is reserved for failures. IVC filters are for venous thromboembolism.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Interventional radiology: embolisation?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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