First case in China: Onyx for bronchial artery embolization in treatment of refractory massive hemoptysis in one case

Massive hemoptysis is a severe, life-threatening illness. Bronchial artery embolization is commonly used to treat massive hemoptysis. In May 2012, we first used a new liquid embolic agent (Onyx) for bronchial artery embolization in treatment of refractory massive hemoptysis in one patient in China and obtained good outcomes. The patient did not experience hemoptysis during a 10-month follow-up.