Published May 1997 | Version v1
Journal article

Migration of Gianturco expandable metallic stents in the upper trachea

  • 1. Showa University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology (Japan)
  • 2. Imakiire General Hospital, Department of Radiology (Japan)

Description

Endotracheal expandable metallic stents have been shown to be useful in treating malignant tracheobronchial stenosis. We report two cases of early stent migration in the upper trachea after what appeared to be a successful stent placement. We conclude that care should be taken when placing Gianturco stents across short, extrinsic, stenotic lesions with smooth mucosa located in the upper trachea because they have a tendency to migrate

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 216-218
ISSN
0174-1551
CODEN
CAIRDG

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
39092882
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
MUCOUS MEMBRANES; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASES; SURGERY; TRACHEA; VASCULAR DISEASES
Descriptors DEC
DISEASES; MEDICINE; MEMBRANES; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

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Copyright (c) 1997 Springer-Verlag New York Inc