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Tracheobronchial endoluminal reconstruction and stenting has become a valuable palliative tool in adults with intrathoracic tumors compromising the airways. Tracheobronchial balloon dilatation has been recently used in children and even neonates. We report a case of severe airway obstruction requiring emergency intubation and artificial ventilation in a 5-year-old child with intrathoracic recurrence of a rhabdomyosarcoma. Endoscopic balloon dilatation through the endotracheal tube with subsequent implantation of a non selfexpanding metal mesh stent was used successfully, allowing extubation and discharge of the child from ICU.
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Nicolai, T., Huber, R.M., Pfeifer, K.J. et al. Bilateral bronchial balloon dilatation and strecker stent implantation in a ventilated child with malignant carinal stenosis. Intensive Care Med 22, 482–485 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01712172
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