Simplified placement of a silicone tracheal Y stent.

Acuff, T E; Mack, M J; Ryan, W H · Ann Thorac Surg · 1994

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Abstract

Current methods of insertion of silicone tracheal Y stents can be technically challenging. A simplified method of carinal stent insertion is presented. This method is easy to learn and takes only a few seconds to accomplish.

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