Myrna Cobos Barco Godoy MD,PhD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

David Abram Saldana MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Marcelo Kuperman Benveniste MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ioannis Vlahos MRCP, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, Siemens AG Consultant, General Electric Company

Edith Michelle Marom MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jeremy J. Erasmus MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

David Paul Naidich MD, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, Siemens AG Advisory Board, VIDA Diagnostics, Inc

Praveen Pissy Rao, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

David Edward Ost MD,MPH, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To review the different types of airway stents and indications for their use as well as the role of multidetector CT in pre-procedure planning and evaluation of stent-related complications.

Introduction Stent types MDCT evaluation for stent placement planning Indications for stent placement Complications of airway stent placement:   - Mucoid impaction   - Granulation tissue   - Tumor ingrowth   - Stent-related infection   - Stent migration   - Stent fracture   - Tracheal laceration Conclusion  

Airway stents are being increasingly used in clinical practice and MDCT imaging assists in both placement and diagnosis of stent-related complications. Knowledge of the stents most frequently used together with an understanding of the criteria important in pre-procedure planning and typical manifestations of stent-related complications are useful in ensuring appropriate treatment.

Godoy, M, Saldana, D, Benveniste, M, Vlahos, I, Marom, E, Erasmus, J, Naidich, D, Rao, P, Ost, D, Role of Multidetector CT in the Evaluation of Airway Stents.  Radiological Society of North America 2012 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 25 - November 30, 2012 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2012/12030064.html