Dilatation of bronchial stenosis with Gruentzig balloon

Fowler, C.L.; Aaland, M.O.; Harris, F.L.

Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 93(2): 308-309

1987


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5223
PMID: 3807404
Document Number: 293352
Current treatments for bronchial stenosis include surgical resection, laser photoresections, cryotherapy, and limited experience with balloon dilatation. This article describes the use of the Gruentzig balloon for treatment of an acquired bronchial anastomotic structure after sleeve resection for carcinoma.

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