Safety of hybrid bronchial stents in transplant airway complications: a single center experience

Abstract

Our data shows that hybrid metallic stents are a safe intervention for patients with transplant airway complications. Most complications were minor and managed with repeat bronchoscopy. There were only two major complications over a 5-year period. Given the wide spectrum of possible airway complications, further research is needed to determine the optimal use of stents for patients with transplant airway complications.