Respiratory support with venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation during stent placement for the palliation of critical airway obstruction: case series analysis

Abstract

Fluoroscopic stent placement under VV ECMO respiratory support can be successfully performed in patients with critical airway obstruction, especially in cases of respiratory distress despite ventilation support and an inability to lie in a supine position. However, further studies will be needed to validate the standardized methods and specific indications.