Right bronchopleural fistula treated with a novel, Y-shaped, single-plugged, covered, metallic airway stent.

ConclusionThe placement of Y-shaped, single-plugged, covered, self-expandable metallic airway stents seems to be a feasible and safe method for the treatment of bronchopleural fistulas involving the right main bronchus. This stent is a promising therapeutic alternative for bronchopleural fistulas involving the right main bronchus.
PMID: 23507935 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Acta Radiologica - March 18, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Wu G, Li ZM, Han XW, Wang ZG, Lu HB, Zhu M, Ren KW Tags: Acta Radiol Source Type: research