A conical self-expanding metallic stent for the management of critical complex tracheobronchial malignant stenosis.
Tracheobronchial malignant stenosis is a life-threatening and challenging condition. In inoperable patients, a stent is the mainstay treatment to ensure ventilation. Here, we report the use of a fully covered standard conical self-expandable metallic stent as an emergency treatment for complex tracheobronchial malignant stenosis.
Thoracic Surgery Unit, Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli, Naples, Italy.
Alfonso
A
Fiorelli
Endoscopic Unit, Ospedale Monaldi, Naples, Italy.
Umberto
U
Caterino
Department of Radiology, Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli, Naples, Italy.
Antonio
A
Raucci
Thoracic Surgery Unit, Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli, Naples, Italy.
Mario
M
Santini
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology*; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D000069322:Self Expandable Metallic Stents; D014134:Tracheal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
Conical stent; Endoscopy; Laser resection; Malignant; Tracheal stenosis