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Silicone stent migration The importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the new era of lung cancer treatments

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Central airway obstruction affects a significant proportion of lung cancer patients, often requiring airway stenting for symptom palliation and improved quality of life. Silicone endobronchial stents are effective in malignant obstructions due to their tumor anchoring properties however, tumor shrinkage with systemic therapies may result in stent migration.

Source: Open Journal of Clinical and Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.52768/2379-1039/2312

Author: Diana Amorim

Institution: Unidade Local de Saúde da Região de Leiria

Language: English

Topic: Tracheal and airway disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4409589218