Abstract
Background. Stenting is a standard strategy for tracheobronchial stenosis. When there is a long stenosis, airway bstruction may be caused by bleeding or endobronchial edema, a sometimes-fatal complication of stenting. Purpose. To maintain oxygenation during stenting by a percutaneous cardiopulmonary support system (POPS). Methods. We induced PCPS under local anesthesia and then performed general anesthesia. The stents were then inserted orally. Results and Conclusion. We treated three cases of tracheobronchial stenosis by this method, using a different type of stent for each patient. Oxygenation was well-maintained in all patients under PCPS, and the stents were safely implanted.
