Oki stent application in different indications: Six cases
Clinical Respiratory Journal, cilt.12, sa.1, ss.234-240, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 12 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2018
- Doi Numarası: 10.1111/crj.12521
- Dergi Adı: Clinical Respiratory Journal
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.234-240
- Anahtar Kelimeler: bronchomalacia, lung neoplasms, lung transplantation, silicones, stents
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Introduction: We have used Oki stents for a number of different indications. After discovering that there are limited reports in the literature on these stents, we were motivated to share our experiences in Oki stenting. Objectives: While there is vast knowledge on double Y-stents, the Oki stent is a relatively recent development in pulmonology. Here, we demonstrate that stenting of the right secondary carina using an Oki stent should be considered for obstructions in this region. Methods: We placed 13 mm × 10 mm × 9 mm Oki stents in six patients under general anesthesia via rigid bronchoscopy. Results: Three cases were post-transplant patients with malacia, stenosis, and bronchopleural fistula. One case had an airway obstruction due to malignant disease, another case had a right aortic arc and aberrant left subclavian artery anomaly, and the final case had bronchopleural fistula. No serious complications were observed during stent placement. Conclusions: Oki stents can safely be used for many clinical conditions. Patients benefit greatly from stenting; however, two of our cases died due to infection, and one case died due to malignancy.