Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3403481 | Indian Journal of Tuberculosis | 2016 | 4 Pages |
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.
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Authors
Barney Thomas Jesudason Isaac, Ashima Datey, Devasahayam Jesudas Christopher,