Stent and Resection Anastomosis in Patients with Complex Tracheal Stenosis: The Stars Retrospective Multicenter Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Complex tracheal stenosis poses significant treatment challenges, especially in patients deemed inoperable due to anatomical or clinical factors. This study aimed to assess the outcomes of 2 primary interventions-tracheal resection-anastomosis and tracheal stenting-in an observational, international, retrospective cohort.

Methods

Multicenter study conducted on adult patients with benign complex tracheal stenosis who underwent either tracheal resection or silicone stent placement between 2009 and 2023, and who had at least 24 months of follow-up after resection-anastomosis or 12 months of follow-up after stent removal. Complete clinical resolution, defined as the absence of symptoms and no need for reintervention 1 year after treatment, was the primary outcome. Sec

SUBMITTER: Marchioni A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12782732 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature