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We developed a new insertion technique and designed a forceps device for the placement of bifurcated airway stents; 131 of 142 endoscopically placed tracheobronchial Y-stents were inserted with a forceps and a laryngoscope. For the last 52 stent implantations we used the new stent forceps. It was determined to be a simple and safe method without major complications. In 11 cases alternative techniques had to be used. Technique and device are described in detail.
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Freitag, L., Tekolf, E. & Greschuchna, D. Development of a new insertion technique and a new device for the placement of bifurcated airway stents. Surg Endosc 8, 1409–1411 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00187346
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00187346