Tracheal stents are typically intended to remain permanently in place once placed. However, the exact duration can vary depending on individual factors:Most tracheal stents are designed to remain in place indefinitely unless there is a complication or need for removal. They are not meant to be tempo

A tracheal stent helps keep a patient alive by maintaining an open airway for breathing. Here are some key ways it does this:Relieves obstruction: If the trachea is collapsed, narrowed or blocked due to a tumor, inflammation, scarring, etc. it can completely cut off airflow. The stent props open the