Ultrathin Silicone Stent Placement for Adult Patients

Abstract

Various types and shapes of silicone stents for treating airway stenosis are now available. The use of ultrathin silicone stents is reasonable in cases where the airway diameter is too small to insert a standard-sized stent even after bronchoscopic dilation. However, they have not been used in adult patients and the optimal insertion technique has not been established. We report an adult patient with a post-tuberculous left main bronchial obstruction that was successfully managed by ultrathin silicone stents placed using both a flexible, thin bronchoscope and a rigid bronchoscope.