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Thorax 1990;45:711-712 doi:10.1136/thx.45.9.711
  • Research Article

Use of a fenestrated silicone drain to stent a malignant tracheobronchial stenosis.

  1. R L Insall,
  2. G N Morritt
  1. Cardiothoracic Centre, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne.

      Abstract

      An innovative use of a fenestrated silicone drainage tube as an endobronchial stent is reported. The patient had respiratory obstruction due to a carinal tumour and laser photoresection had failed to restore airway patency.

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