Obstruction of the right stem bronchus due to ovarian local metastasis: a 5-year follow-up

Abstract

Currently interventional bronchoscopy is used for debulking, desobstruction and airway patency stabilization. The interventional techniques are being used for both benign and malignant cases. There are two types of stents that are currently being used, silicon and self-expandable metallic. The method of application and stent remains for the treating physician to choose. In the current case we will present a case of metastatic disease from ovarian cancer in the airway lumen and a long term follow-up.

Innovative use of a Montgomery cannula in the bronchoscopic management of tracheal stenosis and failed tracheostomy decannulation

“…While this may offer an immediate relief, it does commit the patient to many long-term disadvantages such as indefinite trach care, local discomfort, aesthetic concerns, and a nidus for additional long-term tracheostomy complications. Moreover, in our experience, these patients tend to be labelled as too “high-risk” for subsequent decannulation trials, and as a consequence, are never decannulated again [6] , [11] , [12] , [13] . With our approach, the Montgomery cannula was able to act as a bridge for the patient during the management of his tracheal stenosis.…”

New hybrid method for trachea dilatation with rigid and flexible tools

“…It has been observed in lung cancer or other cancer malignancies that cancer tissue might be presented in the trachea or central airways [ 1 , 2 ]. There are three different forms of obstruction; a) inside the airway, b) outside pressure and c) mixed [ 3 ].…”