Repositioning of migrated self-expanding metallic tracheobronchial stent: predictors of a successful maneuver and its impact on survival.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endobronchial stents that are used to treat airway obstruction may migrate over time. These stents can be repositioned. However, not much has been reported about this technique. We retrospectively reviewed our experience with self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) and attempted to determine-(I) factors related to successful stent repositioning; (II) determine its impact on survival.

Methods

Demographic, medical history, and stent-related procedure factors were extracted from the electronic health record. Primary outcomes were bronchial stent repositioning success and survival (days until death). As validation of successful repositioning, the durations of successful and failed repositioning procedures were compared using an independent t-test.

Results

SUBMITTER: Biswas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7330314 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature