Abstract

The enlargement of the bronchial arteries occurs in a multitude of congenital and acquired diseases and is responsible for the majority of cases of hemoptysis. In this review, we provide a simplified imaging approach to the evaluation of the bronchial arteries. We highlight the anatomy and function of the bronchial arteries, typical imaging findings, how to recognize bronchial artery dilatation, and its underlying causes. Contrast-enhanced computer tomography plays a major role in diagnosing bronchial artery enlargement and also improves treatment planning. Bronchial artery embolization has proven to be effective in controlling the potential hazardous hemoptysis.

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Title
Evaluation of the bronchial arteries: normal findings, hypertrophy and embolization in patients with hemoptysis
Author
Almeida João 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Leal Cecília 1 ; Figueiredo Luísa 1 

1  Hospital de Santa Marta, Department of Radiology, Lisbon, Portugal (GRID:grid.415225.5) (ISNI:0000 0004 4904 8777) 
Publication year
2020
Publication date
Dec 2020
Publisher
Springer Nature B.V.
e-ISSN
18694101
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-020-00877-4
ProQuest document ID
2404535521
Copyright
© The Author(s) 2020. This work is published under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.