Argon plasma coagulation in the management of uncovered tracheal stent fracture

Endotracheal and endobronchial stenting, particularly with uncovered stents, can be complicated by stent fracture, granulation tissue formation, direct airway injury, and airway obstruction. While stent removal is possible, it can result in significant complications and long-term benefit is not guar...

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Main Authors: Yiu-Hei Ching, Robert D. Geck, Arthur D. Andrews, Mark J. Rumbak, Enrico M. Camporesi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-01-01
Series:Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007114000422