Airway Stenting – Restoring Open Airways
Lifesaving Procedure for Breathing Difficulties
Airway stenting is a lifesaving procedure for patients experiencing breathing difficulties due to blocked or narrowed airways. A stent—a small, expandable tube—is placed within the trachea (windpipe) or bronchi to keep the airway open and improve airflow.
When is Airway Stenting Needed?
- ✔ Tracheal or bronchial stenosis – Narrowing of the airway due to scarring, infections, or inflammation.
- ✔ Tumor-related airway obstruction – Keeping the airway open in patients with lung or throat cancers.
- ✔ Post-tuberculosis airway strictures – Scarring and narrowing caused by tuberculosis.
- ✔ Post-intubation complications – Airway narrowing after prolonged ventilator use or tracheostomy.
Types of Airway Stents:
- ✔ Silicone Stents – Flexible and removable, used for temporary relief.
- ✔ Metal Stents (Self-Expanding) – Durable and used for long-term airway support.
Benefits of Airway Stenting:
- ✔ Immediate relief from airway obstruction – Restores normal breathing almost instantly.
- ✔ Minimally invasive – No need for major surgery.
- ✔ Improves quality of life – Essential for patients with chronic airway conditions.
- ✔ Can be combined with laser therapy to remove obstructions before stent placement.
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