[The value and limits of Palmaz's prosthesis in the treatment of tracheobronchial stenosis]. / Intérêts et limites de la prothèse de Palmaz dans le traitement des sténoses trachéobronchiques.

ABSTRACT

The use of endobronchial prosthesis may be indispensable to maintain patency of the airways. We report our experience using Palmaz's prosthesis in four patients. The results were satisfactory in one patient but we have been confronted with three failures and one grave complication. The failures were linked to unsuitable properties of this prosthesis which has led us limit its use whilst waiting for newer studies.