title: Successful removal of self-expanding metallic stent after deployment for tubercular bronchostenosis.
abstract: The use of metallic stents is traditionally not recommended for benign tracheobronchial conditions. With advances in the field of interventional bronchoscopy, metal tracheobronchial stents have occasionally been used to treat benign disease. However, the removal of these stents from the airway is technically difficult. We are reporting the case of a young female subject who received a self-expanding metallic stent for alleviation of post-tubercular bronchostenosis, which was successfully removed after two months without complications. Metal stents can be used in benign tracheobronchial conditions but require meticulous follow-up to monitor complications. Experienced operators can remove them without major complications and this may be life-saving in emergencies. We are reporting this case for the rarity of such procedures in India.
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India. Electronic address: barneyisaac98@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Barney Thomas Jesudason
authors.initials: BT
authors.lastname: Isaac
authors.affiliation: Research Officer, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
authors.forename: Ashima
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Datey
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
authors.forename: Devasahayam Jesudas
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Christopher
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000069322:Self Expandable Metallic Stents; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000150:complications*
keywords: Bronchostenosis; SEMS; Stent removal; Tuberculosis