Endobronchial balloon tamponade of hemoptysis in patients with cystic fibrosis.

The flexible bronchoscope with Fogarty balloon and irrigating catheters is used effectively 
to manage and treat hemoptysis in a series of patients with 
cystic fibrosis. This procedure is well suited to such patients, who 
are prone to recurrent hemoptysis, and may also be indicated in 
any inoperable patient with poor cardiopulmonary reserve. 