Rigid Bronchoscopy and Tracheal Stenting

Abstract

Interventional pulmonology for central airway obstruction caused by malignancy is a purely and the only palliative therapy that is only carried out for patients who are ineligible for surgery. Interventional options for central airway obstruction are subject to the availability of experienced personnel and equipment. This study reviews the procedure for interventional pulmonology using rigid bronchoscopy to treat central airway obstruction, stent placement, and post-stent-placement complications.