Abstract |
A wire stent was used successfully to treat life-threatening tracheomalacia in a 5-year-old girl. Wire stents placed bronchoscopically are nonobstructing and have the potential for balloon expansion to accommodate growth.
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Authors | M Bousamra 2nd, J S Tweddell, R G Wells, M L Splaingard, J R Sty |
Journal | The Annals of thoracic surgery
(Ann Thorac Surg)
Vol. 61
Issue 4
Pg. 1239-40
(Apr 1996)
ISSN: 0003-4975 [Print] Netherlands |
PMID | 8607691
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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Topics |
- Bronchoscopy
- Child, Preschool
- Chromosome Deletion
- Chromosomes, Human, Pair 7
- Female
- Humans
- Stents
- Trachea
- Tracheal Diseases
(diagnosis, therapy)
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