Initially developed for pediatric indications, TRACHEOBRONXANE® DUMON® BB have a wall thickness of only 0.5mm.
The ratio between inner and outer diameter offers an excellent resistance to compression.
Stent placement is easy with either a rigid scope or, for distal stenoses in adults, with a flexible bronchoscope.
Excellent results have been obtained in indications of lobar bronchi 1). The placement method is very simple under direct view or X-ray control. Placing a silicone stent with a fl exible bronchoscope is a kind of revolution as it is now possible to place a stent distally and to remove it if necessary. For such indications it is no longer necessary to place a self-expandable stent, unless collateral ventilation is required.