Advanced Airway Stenting for Severe Obstructions

Advanced Airway Stenting for Severe Obstructions

What are Airway Stents?

Airway stents are medical devices used to keep narrowed or blocked airways open. These stents are placed via bronchoscopy to relieve airway obstruction caused by tumors, strictures, or scarring from previous treatments.

Advantages:

• Provides immediate relief from airway blockages
• Helps patients breathe more comfortably and prevents lung collapse
• Available in different types, including self-expanding metal stents and silicone stents

Clinical Application:

Airway stents are commonly used for patients with lung cancer, tracheal stenosis, or severe asthma. They improve breathing function and significantly enhance quality of life, especially in cases of life-threatening airway narrowing.