ISSN:
1432-1238
Keywords:
Key words Children
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Balloon dilatation
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Bronchial stent
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Tracheal stenosis
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Bronchial stenosis
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Malignant tumor
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Tracheobronchial endoluminal reconstruction and stenting has become a valuable palliative tool in adults with intrathoracic tumors compromising the airways. Tracheobronchial balloon dilatation has been recently used in children and even neonates. We report a case of severe airway obstruction requiring emergency intubation and artificial ventilation in a 5-year-old child with intrathoracic recurrence of a rhabdomyosarcoma. Endoscopic balloon dilatation through the endotracheal tube with subsequent implantation of a non self-expanding metal mesh stent was used successfully, allowing extubation and discharge of the child from ICU.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01712172
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