@Article{Grochowski2006,
journal="Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska/Polish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery",
issn="1731-5530",
volume="3",
number="4",
year="2006",
title="TorakochirurgiaThe use of silicone Y endoprosthesis in trachea bifurcation neoplastic stenoses treatment",
abstract="Background: Airway obstruction caused by malignant tumours is a difficult therapeutic problem. Aim: The target was to assess the efficacy of trachea bifurcation Y silicone prosthesis in inoperable bronchial tree neoplastic stenosis and to assess radio- and/or chemotherapy efficacy after the restoration of airway patency and stent implantation.  Material and methods: 37 patients had a silicone Y tube implanted in the trachea and main bronchi. The patients\’ clinical condition was examined before and after stent implantation; general condition was assessed on the Karnofsky scale; spirometry and gasometry were performed. Results: After trachea bifurcation prosthesis implantation an improvement of patients\’ general condition was observed; the mean number of points on the Karnofsky scale increased from 37.3 to 66.5. Mean VC value increased from 1632 to 2208 ml; gas-exchange improved. Mean observation time was 171 days. Conclusion: The silicone Y stent implantation to trachea bifurcation in inoperable neoplasms causing respiratory tract stenosis immediately removes dyspnoea and brings about general improvement in condition. The possibility of combined treatment is essential.",
author="Grochowski, Zbigniew
and Olechnowicz, Henryk
and Gil, Tomasz
and Czajkowski, Wojciech",
pages="394--399",
url="https://www.termedia.pl/Torakochirurgia-The-use-of-silicone-Y-endoprosthesis-in-trachea-bifurcation-neoplastic-stenoses-treatment,40,7399,1,1.html"
}