Downsizing Overlap Stenting for Bronchial Anastomotic Dehiscence Size Mismatch in Lung Transplant
Bronchial dehiscence is a known complication following lung transplantation. In cases involving extensive airway necrosis and air leaks, bronchoscopic placement of self-expanding metallic stents provides an effective and safe management strategy. These stents facilitate granulation and tissue reepithelialization. We present a case of bronchial anastomotic dehiscence size mismatch after a lung transplant. This complication was successfully managed using three stents placed via a telescoping technique with flexible bronchoscopy.
Authors
- Tathagat Narula (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4631-9888)
- David Abia‐Trujillo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2064-292X)
- Francisco Alvarez
- Sebastián Fernández-Bussy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3847-4127)
- Alejandra Yu Lee‐Mateus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1384-6761)
- Bryan F. Vaca‐Cartagena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3970-3259)
- Alanna Barrios‐Ruiz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8332-8682)
- Rodrigo Funes‐Ferrada
- Sofia Valdes‐Camacho
Institutions
- Mayo Clinic in Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Respirology Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.70116
- Primary Topic
- Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00