Stenting for Tracheobronchial Stenosis in Tuberculosis

Abstract

haematobium eggs. A schistosomal antibody test and urine samples for schistosomal eggs were negative. She was treated with praziquantel 40 mg/kg body weight and at three months the cervical lesion had completely resolved. Repeat cervical smear at that time was negative for schistosomal eggs.

Endobronchial Tubercolosis: a peculiar feature of TB often underdiagnosed

“…Alternatively, a positive role of topical administrations of steroids through repeated bronchoscopic sessions, or with the use of aerosolized steroids and isoniazid [18] have been described. When a medical treatment is not sufficient to prevent the development of a stenosis it is necessary to implant a stent [8] or to turn to surgical treatment with bronchoplastic surgery [24]. Endobronchial laser and curettage can yield interesting positive results provided the correct indications are previously set [25,26].…”