A Pilot Study of a Novel through-the-Scope Self-Expandable Metallic Airway Stents Delivery System in Malignant Central Airway Obstruction.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Self-expandable metallic (SEM) airway stents are an important approach to malignant central airway obstruction (CAO). SEM airway stent insertions are usually performed under fluoroscopic guidance over a guide wire placed through a flexible bronchoscope often resulting in a longer procedure time and exposure to radiation. In this pilot study, we designed a novel delivery system of the through-the-scope (TTS) SEM airway stent insertion and observed its feasibility.

Methods

From Jan 2015 to Sept 2016, 25 consecutive patients with inoperable malignant CAO were enrolled requiring airway stent implantation. All patients were followed up to death or at least 6 months.

Results

36 TTS stents were inserted into 25 patients using a flexible bronchoscope under general a

SUBMITTER: Jiang JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6535817 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature