IMPLANTATION ELASTISCHER METALLENDOPROTHESEN BEI TRACHEALSTENOSEN UND TRACHEOMALAZIE. ERSTE ERGEBNISSE BEI 4 PATIENTEN

Translated title of the contribution: Implantation of elastic metal endoprostheses in tracheal stenoses and tracheomalacia: First results in 4 patients

H. Berger, C. Gartner, P. Kohz, A. Stabler, H. Dienemann, E. Wilmes

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Abstract

Narrowing of the trachea due to tracheomalacia or compression can lead to life-threatening asphyxia and may require tracheotomy with intubation or endoscopic introduction of a stent. The use of a self-expanding elastic metal prosthesis in 4 patients with airway obstruction has proved a satisfactory alternative to conventional plastic prostheses, both in the acute phase and over a long period of time. After 4 weeks total epithelium cover of the stent could be demonstrated; biopsies after 3 and 4 months showed differentiation into respiratory ciliated epithelium. Patient acceptance was excellent since there was no sensation of a foreign body, retention of secretions or cough. The physical properties of the wall stent made it a suitable mechanical replacement for an unstable or narrowed trachea during the period of observation.

Translated title of the contributionImplantation of elastic metal endoprostheses in tracheal stenoses and tracheomalacia: First results in 4 patients
Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)43-49
Number of pages7
JournalRoFo Fortschritte auf dem Gebiete der Rontgenstrahlen und der Neuen Bildgebenden Verfahren
Volume159
Issue number1
StatePublished - 1993
Externally publishedYes

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