How risky is it to remove an airway stent?

Airway stent removal has traditionally been associated with a high complication rate. Most studies on stent removal are over a decade old, prior to newer anti-cancer therapies, and by including non-contemporary and uncovered metal stents, may not reflect the current practices. We review our experience at Mount Sinai Hospital to report outcomes of stent removal with more contemporary practices.
Source: Respiratory Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Short communication Source Type: research