The wrong stent at the wrong time: a cautionary tale.
Self-expandable metallic stents have been promoted for a multitude of indications because of their easy insertion and convenience. This may lead to inappropriate use. We report two patients in whom self-expandable metallic stents led to severe early or late complications. The correct choice of the type of a stent demands expertise with consideration and anticipation of late side effects especially in benign stenosis.
Noppen
Marc
M
Interventional Endoscopy Clinic, Academic Hospital AZ-VUB, Brussels, Belgium. marc.noppen@az.vub.ac.be
Van Renterghem
Dirk
D
Vanderstraeten
Peter
P
D000328:Adult; D001980:Bronchi / Q000473:pathology; D006099:Granuloma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014132:Trachea / Q000473:pathology; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000628:therapy*