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DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-42253
Placement of the Dumon Stent Using a Flexible Bronchofiberscope via Tracheostomy
Publication History
Received February 10, 2003
Publication Date:
19 September 2003 (online)
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Abstract
In this paper, we report on a new technique of Dumon stent placement using a flexible bronchofiberscope. This procedure was used to insert Dumon stents in two bronchial obstruction and two bronchofistula cases. The stenting technique described here can be used through either a tracheostoma or the oral cavity; it presents a very straightforward and safe procedure that does not require the use of a rigid bronchoscope.
Key words
Technique - Dumon - stent - placement - flexible - bronchofiberscope - stenting
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Dr. S.-I. Watanabe
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