Airway stenting is a critical intervention ... stents may offer a promising alternative to traditional metallic or silicone stents, which often require removal and can lead to complications.

A study comparing silicone Y-stents and uncovered self-expanding metallic airway stents (USEMAS) found that while both types improved respiratory symptoms, USEMAS had a lower complication rate and ...

“Based on the anatomy of the airway and the exact narrowing and location, that information can be transmitted to a program that’s then able to print in 3D a custom silicone stent that’s ...

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