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The Westaby T-Y tracheobronchial stent in otolaryngology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

P. D. Lacy ,
J. E. Fenton ,
D. A. Smyth ,
M. P. Colreavy ,
M. A. Walsh ,
T. P. O'Dwyer  and
C. V. I. Timon
P. D. Lacy
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
J. E. Fenton
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Master Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
D. A. Smyth
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
M. P. Colreavy
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Master Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
M. A. Walsh
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Master Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
T. P. O'Dwyer
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Master Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
C. V. I. Timon*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
*
Address for correspondence: Professor C. V. I. Timon, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, St James's Hospital, James Street, Dublin 8, Ireland
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Abstract

The Westaby T-Y tracheobronchial silicone stent can be used for the relief of upper airway obstruction beyond the limit of a standard tracheostomy tube. We report on our experience in the use of the Westaby tube in 10 patients over a five-year period. The general features of the tube, indications for its use, and its method of insertion are described. The versatility and advantages over other stents are discussed. Two cases reports are described and the clinical course and outcomes of the individual patients are outlined.

Keywords

Tracheal stenosisSurgery, operativeProsthesis

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 113 , Issue 7 , July 1999 , pp. 652 - 656
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1999

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