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Macroscopic and microscopic (HE staining) of the extracted metallic stent. Extreme granulation is observed in the lumen.
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b> Introduction: Metallic stents are widely used to prevent airway obstruction for tracheal stenosis caused by malignant diseases. Although their efficacy has been recognized, there is no established evidence surrounding their long-term safety. We report a case of airway stenosis caused by a metallic tracheal stent. Removal of the stent to secure t...
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... the patient could not be intubated, the stent was removed under general anesthesia with partial support of PCPS, and tracheostomy was performed. As shown in Figure 3, the lumen of the metallic stent was obstructed by granulation tissue. One year after the primary surgery, the tracheal wall was reconstructed using a local skin flap, and the tracheostomy was closed. ...
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