Y Reverse: Modified technique in challenging airway management
Gaetana Messina,
Giovanni Natale,
Davide Gerardo Pica
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionSelf‐expanding Y‐metal stents (SEMS) are best suited lesions with involvement of the carina and proximal main bronchi; however, Y‐stents can be difficult to place. These difficulties guided us to develop a modification of the classic technique that addresses some of the challenges during positioning. We present the Y reverse technique for Y stent insertion using a combination of rigid and flexible bronchoscopy.Materials and MethodsThis retrospective study included 15 consecutive patients, suffering… Show more
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