Rigid Bronchoscopy and Tracheal Stenting

Interventional pulmonology for central airway obstruction caused by malignancy is a purely and the only palliative therapy that is only carried out for patients who are ineligible for surgery. Interventional options for central airway obstruction are subject to the availability of experienced person...

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Published inRespiratory Endoscopy Vol. 1; no. 2; pp. 42 - 46
Main Author Takahama, Makoto
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published The Japan Society for Respiratory Endoscopy 29.11.2023
Subjects
airway stenting
central airway obstruction
rigid bronchoscopy
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ISSN2758-3813
2758-3813
DOI10.58585/respend.2023-0040

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Summary:Interventional pulmonology for central airway obstruction caused by malignancy is a purely and the only palliative therapy that is only carried out for patients who are ineligible for surgery. Interventional options for central airway obstruction are subject to the availability of experienced personnel and equipment. This study reviews the procedure for interventional pulmonology using rigid bronchoscopy to treat central airway obstruction, stent placement, and post-stent-placement complications.
ISSN:2758-3813
2758-3813
DOI:10.58585/respend.2023-0040