Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2877686 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
This pilot study shows that polydioxanone stents offer an alternative to metallic or silastic stents for collapse or external compression of the trachea in children. They may avoid the need for permanent stenting and allow subsequent growth of the airway.
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Authors
David MD, Martin J. MD, Clare A. DCR(R), Clair RN, Derek J. MBBS,