[Endobronchial stenting in bronchial stenosis following lung transplantation].
Endobronchial stricture is not an uncommon complication following lung transplantation and may cause significant morbidity and mortality. We report our experience in a 36-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man who underwent lung transplantation and developed stenosis in the anastomotic area. Implantation of a silicone stent in 1 patient and an expandable metal stent in the other were successful. Both patients developed infections with Aspergillus fumigatus, 1 of whom died of fungal dissemination.
Kramer
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Institute of Pulmonology, Hadassah-University Hospital, Ein Kerem, Jerusalem.
Milgalter
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Sasson
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Shir
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Merin
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D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008670:Metals; D012828:Silicones; D015607:Stents
D008670:Metals; D012828:Silicones