There are several main types of airway stents used to treat obstruction in the trachea (windpipe) or bronchi (branches of the trachea that go to the lungs):- Metal stents: These are made from metals like nitinol or stainless steel. They have a mesh design and can be self-expanding. Metal stents prov

Yes, it is possible to stent the trachea. Tracheal stenting is typically done for these main reasons:- Tracheal stenosis - This narrowing of the trachea is often a complication of tracheal injury or long-term intubation. Stents help keep the trachea open. - Tracheomalacia - This is weakness/collap