Stents, Bronchial, Metallic, Balloon-Expandable
Definition : Metallic bronchial stents designed to be expanded using a high-pressure balloon after delivery, applying a constant radial pressure to the bronchial walls. Some of these stents are radiopaque or include radiopaque markers for accurate positioning. Balloon-expandable bronchial stents are typically deployed under local anesthetics using flexible bronchoscopes; they are mostly used to treat stenosis caused by malignant tumors.
Entry Terms : "Balloon-Expandable Stents"
UMDC code : 20433
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