Table 3. Diagnostic tools in evaluation of massive hemoptysis.
Diagnostic tool | CR (%) | CT (%) | FOB (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Identifying site of bleeding | 33–82 | 70–88.5 | 73–93 |
Revealing underlying cause | 35 | 60–77 | 2.5–8 |
CR, chest radiography; CT, computed tomography; FOB, fiberoptic bronchoscopy.