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  • Interventional Pulmonology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Self-expanding Y-metal stents (SEMS) are indicated for tracheobronchial lesions involving the carina and main bronchi.
  • Traditional Y-stent placement can be challenging due to anatomical complexities.
  • A modified technique, the Y reverse technique, was developed to overcome these placement difficulties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present and evaluate the Y reverse technique for Y-stent insertion.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of this modified approach in patients with complex airway obstructions.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of 15 consecutive patients with tracheal-carina-lower main bronchi complex obstructions.
  • Patients underwent Y-stent insertion using the Y reverse technique.
  • Inclusion criteria focused on specific stenosis lengths and oncological conditions; exclusion criteria included low Karnofsky scores.

Main Results:

  • The Y reverse technique demonstrated improved respiratory function compared to traditional methods.
  • Patients experienced prolonged mean survival time and improved SpO2.
  • The procedure resulted in a reduced mean procedure time, with p < 0.05 considered significant.

Conclusions:

  • The Y reverse technique is a safe and effective method for Y-stent insertion.
  • It offers rapid symptom relief for critical central airway obstructions involving the trachea, carina, and main bronchi.
  • This modified technique addresses challenges in positioning SEMS in complex tracheobronchial anatomy.