Best Bronchial Artery Embolisation (BAE) treatment in Hyderabad offers a minimally invasive option to control severe or recurrent coughing of blood (haemoptysis), usually without open surgery and with a shorter recovery. The procedure is performed by an interventional radiologist such as Dr. Shaileshkumar Garge, MD, at Citi Vascular Centre, KPHB Colony, Hyderabad.
BAE blocks abnormal bleeding vessels using a thin catheter inserted through a small wrist or groin puncture, under image guidance. This page covers what BAE is, when it is needed, how the procedure works, BAE vs surgery, who may be suitable, and how to book at Citi Vascular Centre, KPHB, Hyderabad.
Bronchial Artery Embolisation (BAE) is a minimally invasive interventional radiology procedure used to control coughing up blood (hemoptysis), particularly when bleeding originates from abnormal or enlarged bronchial arteries.
During the procedure, a thin catheter is guided through the blood vessels to identify the bleeding bronchial arteries supplying the lungs. Tiny embolic materials are then carefully delivered to block these abnormal vessels and stop or significantly reduce the bleeding.
BAE can provide rapid control of hemoptysis, reduce the risk of recurrent bleeding, and may avoid the need for emergency surgery in appropriately selected patients.
Bronchial Artery Embolisation (BAE) is an angiography-guided minimally invasive procedure in which a thin catheter is introduced through a blood vessel — usually from the wrist or groin — and navigated to the abnormal bronchial arteries responsible for bleeding. Contrast angiography first identifies the exact bleeding vessels, then tiny embolic materials are carefully delivered to block these vessels and control the bleeding. No open chest surgery. No thoracotomy.
Bronchial Artery Embolisation symptoms may vary with different stages:
blood may appear alone or mixed with sputum.
repeated episodes of blood while coughing, particularly in patients with chronic lung disease
large-volume hemoptysis that can cause breathlessness, dizziness, weakness, or airway blockage and requires urgent medical attention
At Citi Vascular Centre, Dr. Shailesh Kumar Garge, Interventional Vascular Radiologist, evaluates patients with haemoptysis to identify the source of bleeding and determine whether Bronchial Artery Embolisation (BAE) is appropriate.
CT Chest / CT Angiography
Advanced imaging helps assess:
Clinical Evaluation
The team reviews the severity, frequency and underlying cause of haemoptysis before planning treatment.
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Feature |
Bronchial Artery Embolisation |
Surgical Resection (Lobectomy / Pneumonectomy) |
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Approach |
Minimally invasive — catheter through groin |
Open thoracotomy or VATS |
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Anaesthesia |
Local + IV sedation |
General anaesthesia — always |
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Immediate haemostasis |
73–98% immediate control |
Definitive when complete resection achievable |
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Mortality risk in emergency |
Low — 0–5% |
High in emergency setting — 10–40% for emergency pneumonectomy with active bleeding |
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Lung preservation |
Full — no lung tissue removed |
Lung tissue removed — affects long-term respiratory reserve |
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Long-term recurrence |
Possible — 10–55% depending on cause |
Lower if complete resection of diseased segment achieved |
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Role |
First-line — stabilises the patient, controls bleeding, allows definitive treatment planning |
Definitive — when BAE fails, recurs, or disease is localised and resectable |
The modern approach to massive haemoptysis management is stepwise: medical stabilisation → BAE as first-line interventional control → reassessment of underlying cause → definitive treatment (surgery, antifungals, anti-TB therapy) as appropriate. Emergency surgery is reserved for patients where BAE fails or is not technically feasible, and where the patient is stable enough for thoracotomy — which in the context of massive haemoptysis is often a very high-risk group.
The Bronchial Artery Embolisation (BAE) treatment cost in Hyderabad may vary depending on several factors, such as:
To know more about Bronchial Artery Embolisation (BAE) treatment cost in Hyderabad, consultation with an interventional radiologist is recommended. For more details, WhatsApp: 7337583901.
