There is no single answer for how long a bronchial stent lasts, as it depends on several factors:- Type of stent - Self-expanding metallic stents generally last longer than silicon or hybrid stents. Metallic stents may last over 1 year on average.- Location - Stents placed in larger central airways

A bronchial stent is a small tubular device placed in the bronchi (air passages in the lungs) to keep them open and maintain airflow. Bronchial stents are used to treat various conditions that can obstruct the bronchi, such as:- Tumors inside or pressing on the airways, such as lung cancer or metast