title: Endobronchial stenting for anastomotic stenosis after sleeve resection.
abstract: Bronchial anastomotic stenosis is a potentially serious complication of sleeve resection. A Silastic endobronchial stent that prevents progressive narrowing at the anastomotic site is described. Insertion of the stent offers a simple and effective treatment that allows improved pulmonary performance, clearing of infection, and good quality of life. The long-term prognosis, however, remains questionable.
authors: Bromptom Hospital, London, England.
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Tsang
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Goldstraw
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D015607:Stents
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers