Bronchial artery (Arteria bronchialis)
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Anatomy
Arises from the descending thoracic aorta or arch, traveling along the branching bronchial tree to provide nutritive oxygenated systemic arterial flow to the lung parenchyma.
Clinical notes
The predominant culprit vessel in life-threatening massive hemoptysis; therapeutically embolized via transcatheter bronchial artery embolization (BAE).
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FAQ
What is the role of the Bronchial artery?
Arises from the descending thoracic aorta or arch, traveling along the branching bronchial tree to provide nutritive oxygenated systemic arterial flow to the lung parenchyma.
Why is the Bronchial artery clinically important?
The predominant culprit vessel in life-threatening massive hemoptysis; therapeutically embolized via transcatheter bronchial artery embolization (BAE).
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