A technique for insertion of self-expanding tracheal and bronchial stents

We describe the use of skin markers, placed under radiologic control, to identify the limits of airway strictures as a reliable technique for the accurate placement of self-expanding stents. The technique has been used successfully in 14 patients with extrinsic airway compression or bronchomalacia.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Annals of thoracic surgery 1999, Vol.67 (1), p.271-272
Hauptverfasser: Sudarshan, Catherine D, Dark, John H
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:We describe the use of skin markers, placed under radiologic control, to identify the limits of airway strictures as a reliable technique for the accurate placement of self-expanding stents. The technique has been used successfully in 14 patients with extrinsic airway compression or bronchomalacia.
ISSN:0003-4975
1552-6259
DOI:10.1016/S0003-4975(98)01214-4