Abstract: Objective To discuss the indication and opportunity of the pulmonectomy for massive hemoptysis.Methods Retrospectively analyzed the therapeutic effect of 32 cases with massive bemoptysis’ treated by pulmonectiony from 1985 to 2000.Results The cure rate of 32 cases with massive hemoptysis’ was 87.5%.Conclusions The operation indication is as follows:the bloody operation position is definite,the lung function and the general condition are better.The surgical showled be conduct as early as possible,especially,The operation indication should be seriously controlled,because the complication and death rate are higher than that of the routine pneumonectomy.

Key words: Hemoptysis, Pneumonectomy