Temporary tracheal stenting for airway obstruction in a neonate after pulmonary artery sling repair

Conclusion: Neonatal airway stenting is performed very rarely because of possible severe complications. In a few selected cases, the benefits of this technique may outweigh these potential risks. In this case, transient airway stenting was an effective therapy in a neonate with tracheal stenosis and additional tissue following trachea perforation.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Neonatology and Paediatric Intensive Care Source Type: research