An outcome analysis of self-expandable metallic stents in central airway obstruction: a cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Self-expandable metallic stents (SEMSs) have provided satisfactory management of central airway obstruction. However, the long-term benefits and complications of this management modality in patients with benign and malignant obstruct...

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Main Authors: Kuo Chih-Hsi, Yu Chih-Teng, Chou Chun-Liang, Chen Hao-Cheng, Chung Fu-Tsai, Kuo Han-Pin, Lin Shu-Min
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/6/1/46