Prevention of tracheal inflammation and fibrosis using nitinol stent coated with doxycycline

ConclusionA nitinol stent coated with doxycycline showed favorable effects in reducing tracheal inflammation and fibrosis in a rabbit model. Further research is required to study the beneficial effects of local application of doxycycline for prevention of tracheal stenosis. Level of EvidenceNA. Laryngoscope, 2017
Source: The Laryngoscope - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Broncho ‐Esophagology Source Type: research