A conical self-expanding metallic stent for the management of critical complex tracheobronchial malignant stenosis

Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2017 Feb 1;24(2):293-295. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivw349.

Abstract

Tracheobronchial malignant stenosis is a life-threatening and challenging condition. In inoperable patients, a stent is the mainstay treatment to ensure ventilation. Here, we report the use of a fully covered standard conical self-expandable metallic stent as an emergency treatment for complex tracheobronchial malignant stenosis.

Keywords: Conical stent; Endoscopy; Laser resection; Malignant; Tracheal stenosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology*
  • Endoscopy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Self Expandable Metallic Stents*
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Tracheal Stenosis / etiology
  • Tracheal Stenosis / surgery*