The Treatment of Tracheal Stricture and Tracheal Fistula by Means of the Covered Tracheal Stent / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective　The covered tracheal stent in shape of a straight tube or a fork-like tube was placed clinically to treat tracheal stricture and tracheal fistula caused by malignant tumour in order to maintain the normal function respiration and to keep the fistula closed.Methods　The stent was made of stainless steel in shape of "Z"covered with membrane partially or entirely.An instrument with tube in three sheathes was used to place the stent in position.Results　The tracheal stents were placed successfully in 9 cases at first time and the esophageal stents were placed for 6 cases among them in the meantime.Dyspnea of patiants was remarkably alleviated.The tracheal fistula of them was closed effectivelly.Follow-up for 4～12 monthes all cases demonstrated no adverse effects.Conclusion　The application of the covered stent is a safe effective method to treat the tracheal stricture and tracheal fistula.