Abstract
Stenting is an effective method of treating airway stenosis. However, airway obstruction due to mucus plugging is problematic. Treatment of this has mainly been conservative. This report describes a patient with complicated tracheal stenosis treated with silicone hood stent, who experienced repeated episodes of airway obstruction due to sputum accumulation. A novel method of sputum clearance and self-care, using a long endotracheal tube within the silicone stent, is described. This procedure resulted in a stable and patent airway, and the patient was discharged smoothly after the procedure. No further respiratory symptom occurred during the follow-up period.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 780-782 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Respirology |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 09 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Airway stenosis
- Airway stent
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