[The management of bronchial hemoptysis - case study (author's transl)].

Two case reports exemplify, that in patients with massive hemoptysis occuring in the bronchial system and owing to known or unknown causes, the emergency surgery must not to be delayed. In the case of minor relapsing hemoptysis, especially in old-age patients or borderline operability, the minimum surgical procedure is indicated after diagnosing and finding the localization of the hemorrhage.