| Endobronchial stenting for severe airway obstruction in relapsing polychondritis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10492294 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Airway complications of relapsing polychondritis (RP), including tracheobronchial stenosis, can be fatal. This paper describes a life-saving technique (placement of multiple metallic endobronchial stents under conscious sedation) to prevent life-threatening airway closure in a 50-year-old woman with RP. Using fluoroscopic and bronchoscopic guidance, a tracheal stent and three endobronchial metallic stents were deployed in the central airways, with good functional outcome. There were no complications. In critical airway compromise caused by RP, the insertion of endobronchial stents can result in improved symptoms, pulmonary function, and a return to daily activities, without the use of tracheotomy and mechanical ventilation. |
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Authors:
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J L Faul; S T Kee; N W Rizk |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Chest Volume: 116 ISSN: 0012-3692 ISO Abbreviation: Chest Publication Date: 1999 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-09-30 Completed Date: 1999-09-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0231335 Medline TA: Chest Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 825-7 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center, CA 94305, USA. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Airway Obstruction
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etiology,
therapy* Bronchi* Female Humans Middle Aged Polychondritis, Relapsing / complications* Stents* Trachea* |
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