Arterial bilateral embolisation in an evolutive tuberculosis

Abstract

Hemoptysis is often the first indication of pulmonary tuberculosis. We report the case of a 25-year-old diabetic patient who presented with pulmonary tuberculosis complicated by massive hemoptysis. Bronchial arterial embolisation was achieved urgently and stopped the bleeding. Surgery is usually contra indicated in active widespread tuberculosis. Bronchial arterial embolisation has been established as an effective alternative to surgical resection in such cases.