argon plasma coagulation in the management of uncovered tracheal stent fracture
;Yiu-Hei Ching;Robert D. Geck;Arthur D. Andrews;Mark J. Rumbak;Enrico M. Camporesi
current treatment options in cardiovascular medicine2014Vol. 13pp. 37-38
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ching2014respiratoryargon
Abstract
Endotracheal and endobronchial stenting, particularly with uncovered stents, can be complicated by stent fracture, granulation tissue formation, direct airway injury, and airway obstruction. While stent removal is possible, it can result in significant complications and long-term benefit is not guaranteed. Argon plasma coagulation can be employed to trim fractured stent fragments and remove granulation tissue simultaneously. In this manuscript, we report a case and describe our experience with using this technique.