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ArticleAdvances in respiratory medicine2025

Bronchial Artery Embolisation in Haemoptysis Management: A Scoping Review with Emphasis on Embolic Materials and Indications.

Anna Ziętarska, Adam Dobek, Anna Sawina, Piotr Białek, Sebastian Majewski, Ludomir Stefańczyk

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Article in Advances in respiratory medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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6 authors.

Anna ZiętarskaI Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Norbert Barlicki Memorial Teaching Hospital No. 1, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0009-0009-6491-1288
Adam DobekI Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Norbert Barlicki Memorial Teaching Hospital No. 1, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland.
Anna SawinaI Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Norbert Barlicki Memorial Teaching Hospital No. 1, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland.
Piotr BiałekI Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Norbert Barlicki Memorial Teaching Hospital No. 1, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0009-0006-8816-7201
Sebastian MajewskiDepartment of Pneumology, Norbert Barlicki Memorial Teaching Hospital No. 1, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-7210-5552
Ludomir StefańczykI Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Norbert Barlicki Memorial Teaching Hospital No. 1, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland.

Funding

Medical University of Lodz 503/1-136-01/503-11-001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Haemoptysis is an alarming symptom of a wide spectrum of underlying diseases, ranging from indolent chronic conditions to life-threatening states. Among the strategies to manage pulmonary bleeding is bronchial artery embolisation (BAE), an interventional radiology procedure. The objective of this scoping review was to map the current evidence on embolic agents used in BAE for haemoptysis management, with a focus on their clinical applications, and decision-making factors. Studies published between 2019 and 2024 were included if they specified the embolic material used and reported outcomes of BAE in adult patients. Data were extracted from PubMed and charted according to embolic agent type, recurrence rate, and clinical context. Thirty-one studies met the eligibility criteria. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) remains the most widely studied agent, comparable in efficacy to more homogeneous microspheres. Gelatin sponges (GS), though biodegradable, are well-documented and affordable, making them a common choice. N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) is highly effective for small vessels and may offer lower recurrence rates. Coils are valuable in proximal embolisation and severe cases. This review highlights the need for individualised embolisation strategies and updated guidelines for material selection, considering clinical context, vascular anatomy, and recurrence rates. The findings aim to support evidence-based decision-making in interventional radiology practice.

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Bronchial ArteriesEmbolization, TherapeuticHemoptysisHumansPolyvinyl AlcoholPolyvinyl Alcoholbronchial artery embolisation (BAE)coilsembolic materialsgelatin sponges (GS)haemoptysismicrospheresN-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA)polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)

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PMID40981076
PMCPMC12452465

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