Investigation on feasibility of Y-shaped airway stent implanting under laryngeal mask airway

Abstract

Objective To assess the efficacy,safety and feasibility of Y-shaped airway stent with bronchoscope under laryngeal mask airway.Methods Six patients with airway complex disease were treated by the inserting of Y-shaped self-expandable metal stents under the guidance of interventional fibroscopy and fluoroscopy after intravenous anesthesia under laryngeal mask airway.Results The inverted Y-shaped airway stent were placed successfully with immediate relief of the symptom under laryngeal mask airway.Conclusions The placement of inverted Y-shaped airway stent under laryngeal mask airway is an effective,feasible,simple and safe treatment for complex airway disease. Key words: Y-shaped stent; Trachea; Laryngeal mask; Carina