Clinical outcomes and survival following placement of self‐expandable metallic stents for central airway stenosis and fistula

摘要

Self‐expandable metallic stent (SEMS) placement is an urgent procedure for patients with malignant central airway stenoses (CASs) and central airway fistulas (CAFs). The aim of this study was to determine the outcome and survival after SEMS placement in patients with malignant CASs and CAFs.