An endoscopically-introducible T-tube for tracheal stenosis.
Five cases of tracheal stenosis are presented, and aspects of etiology and pathophysiology of the disease are discussed. A new soft, flexible T-tube is described along with a method of endoscopic introduction. Although many patients with tracheal stenosis will eventually need tracheal reconstruction, stenting may be definitive in selected cases.
D000328:Adult; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012828:Silicones; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
D012828:Silicones