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Objective To analyze clinically the pathologiccharacteristics of patients complicated with hemorrhage by means of bronchoscopy, and to summarize the preventive and curative measures. Methods The clinical data of 2079 patients undergoing bronchoscopic examination were collected in Department Two of Respiratory Medicineo of the First People's Hospital of Kunming from January 2001 to July 2012, and the characteristics of patients complicated with hemorrhage were explored. Results Of all the cases fifty-one(2.45%) were complicated with hemorrhage, thirty-one(1.49%) with small amout of hemorrhage, fourteen(0.67%) with moderate hemorrhage and six(0.29%) with hemorrhea. There was no death case. The main primary disease complicated with hemorrhage was lung cancer. Hemorrhage was mainly caused by the endobronchial lesions of brush, biopsy, and transbronchial lung biopsy(TBLB) . Conclusion The incidence and mortality of hemorrhage during the operation can be reduced via strict mastery of the operative indication and contraindication, the fully understanding of the patients’ disorders, consummate preparation and skill and definitive medical aid in case of hemorrhages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]