Bronchial Dieulafoy's disease: a retrospective analysis of 73 cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bronchial Dieulafoy's disease (BDD) is a rare disease that is known to be a cause of hemorrhage. The characteristics of this disease are still unknown. The present study describes the disorder based on a review of the world's literature, emphasizing the diagnostic and therapeutic views.

Methods

A comprehensive research of BDD of the PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science databases was performed. The following data were collected: patient characteristics; chest imaging, bronchoscopy, vascular angiography, and histopathologic examination findings; and treatment rendered.

Results

73 cases of BDD have been reported from 1995 to 2019. Most of the cases occurred in Asia (52.1%), followed by Europe (31.5%). Chest imaging findings were non-specific. The main br

SUBMITTER: Qian X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6555732 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature