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

Authors
Sudarshan, CD Dark, JH
Citation
Cd. Sudarshan et Jh. Dark, A technique for insertion of self-expanding tracheal and bronchial stents, ANN THORAC, 67(1), 1999, pp. 271-272
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
67
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
271 - 272
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(199901)67:1<271:ATFIOS>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
We describe the use of skin markers, placed under radiologic control, to id entify the limits of airway strictures as a reliable technique for the accu rate placement of self-expanding stents. The technique has been used succes sfully in 14 patients with extrinsic airway compression or bronchomalacia. (Ann Thorac Surg 1999;67:271-2) (C) 1999 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeon s.