| Literature DB >> 26815758 |
Jens Schreiber1,2, Frank Lautenschlaeger3, Stefan Breuer3, Joachim Zagrodnick4, Reiner Kachel5, Reinhard Schueck6.
Abstract
Blunt thoracic trauma resulting in lung contusion with severe diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage and massive hemoptysis is rare and has a poor prognosis. Treatment options are limited. We report a case of the successful use of recombinant activated factor VII (NovoSeven™) in the treatment of life-threatening diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage secondary to an isolated blunt force thoracic injury without relevant traumatic coagulopathy.Entities:
Keywords: Chest trauma; Diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage; Factor VIIa; Lung contusion
Year: 2008 PMID: 26815758 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-008-7104-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg ISSN: 1863-9933 Impact factor: 3.693