Review
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World J Radiol. Aug 28, 2010; 2(8): 323-328
Published online Aug 28, 2010. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v2.i8.323
Table 1 Indications for tracheobronchial stent placement
Malignant intraluminal or extraluminal obstructive pathology
Benign inflammatory obstructive pathology such as tuberculosis
Benign post-intubation tracheal stenosis
Benign postoperative anastomotic stenosis
Tracheobronchomalacia
Compression by esophageal stents
Esophagorespiratory fistula