[Endobronchial stenoses in Wegener's granulomatosis]

Rev Mal Respir. 1996;13(4):437-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors describe a case of a patient suffering from Wegener's disease with endobronchial manifestations which progressively developed tracheal stenosis which was not accessible to the usual immunodepressive therapy. Repeated endobronchial dilatation using a balloon introduced via supple fibroscope was carried out with success. The balloon dilatation seems a useful alternative approach to other therapies such as surgery. It is a non-aggressive technique which is easily performed and has no complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Catheterization
  • Female
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / complications*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Tracheal Stenosis / diagnosis
  • Tracheal Stenosis / etiology*
  • Tracheal Stenosis / therapy