A case of an airway obstruction secondary to blood clot formation after an episode of massive hemoptysis in a smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis pregnant lady

Abstract 

Here we report an interesting case of airway obstruction secondary to blood clot formation after an episode of massive hemoptysis in a pregnant lady and removal of clot with rigid bronchoscopy after an attempt of faliure with flexible bronchoscopy with review of literature.

Keywords: blood clot, pregnancy, bronchoscopy, airway obstruction