Airway stenting is a medical procedure used to keep the airways open when they are blocked or narrowed. This helps improve breathing and is often used to treat conditions that cause airway obstruction, such as tumors, infections, or scar tissue.The stent is placed into the airway using a bronchoscope, a thin, flexible tube with a camera and light.
Tumors:To keep the airway open if a tumor is blocking it.
Infections or Scarring: To treat narrowing caused by infections or scar tissue.
Tracheal or Bronchial Collapse: To support weak or collapsing airways.
Airway stenting is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a small tube to keep the airways open, providing quick and effective relief for patients with airway obstructions.