Bilateral bronchial balloon dilatation and Strecker stent implantation in a ventilated child with malignant carinal stenosis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Tracheobronchial endoluminal reconstruction and stenting has become a valuable palliative tool in adults with intrathoracic tumors compromising the airways. Tracheobronchial balloon dilatation has been recently used in children and even neonates. We report a case of severe airway obstruction requiring emergency intubation and artificial ventilation in a 5-year-old child with intrathoracic recurrence of a rhabdomyosarcoma. Endoscopic balloon dilatation through the endotracheal tube with subsequent implantation of a non self-expanding metal mesh stent was used successfully, allowing extubation and discharge of the child from ICU.
Medical subject headings
- Airway Obstruction
- Catheterization
- Mediastinal Neoplasms
- Palliative Care
- Rhabdomyosarcoma, Alveolar
- Stents
- Tracheal Stenosis