Pulmonary Stricture Management
Merit Endoscopy’s state-of-the-art stent technology enables airway management in the central airway and lobar and segmental bronchi, for the treatment of tracheobronchial strictures produced by malignant neoplasms.
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CASE STUDY SERIES – DR. DEEPANKAR SHARMA
Dive into a series of case studies by Dr. Deepankar Sharma,
Director of Interventional Pulmonology,
Columbus Regional Health in Columbus, Indiana.
PRESENTATION
A 48-year-old male with a medical history significant for diabetes, severe COPD, and 40 pack years of smoking, presented with a progressive cough and shortness of breath over a 3-month duration.
PRESENTATION
A 75-year-old woman presents with moderate COPD and recurrent metastatic breast cancer with a complete response to treatment. She then developed a sub-acute worsening shortness of breath and hemoptysis of a 2-month duration.
PRESENTATION
A 68-year-old man with known adenocarcinoma of the rectum, failed to complete a recommended treatment in the past, presented with gradual worsening of shortness of breath.
CASE STUDY SERIES – DR. ROY CHO
Learn from a series of case studies on the AEROmini and AERO Tracheobronchial Stents from Roy Cho, MD, MHA.
Dr. Cho is Assistant Professor of Medicine, Interventional Pulmonary Dept.,
Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine,
Earl E Bakken Medical Devices Center,
University of Minnesota, M-Health.
PRESENTATION
A 60-year-old woman with a large left hilar mass presented to the emergency room with worsening dyspnea. Advanced imaging demonstrated total occlusion of the left mainstem (LM) bronchus which was confirmed with direct visualization.
PRESENTATION
A 75-year-old man who had advanced stage lung cancer presented with worsening dyspnea and productive cough. Under bronchoscopic exam, the right middle lobe (RML) had a 90% stenosis with evidence of post-obstructive pneumonia.
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AERO® Tracheobronchial Stent
The AERO Fully Covered Tracheobronchial Stent is delivered to the target site by means of a proprietary, flexible, over-the-wire delivery system.
AEROmini® Tracheobronchial Stent
The AEROmini Fully Covered Tracheobronchial Stent builds on the strengths of the original AERO platform. The stent is delivered to the target site by means of an optimized low profile, through-the-scope or over-the-wire delivery system.
AERO® DV Tracheobronchial Stent
AERO DV promotes accurate placement under direct bronchoscopic visualization without the need for fluoroscopic or wire guidance.
AEROsizer® Tracheobronchial Stent Sizing Device
The novel design of the AEROSIZER enables length and diameter measurement accuracy. A low cost alternative to radiology based airway sizing.
Elation® Pulmonary Balloon Dilator
Offering a new standard in accuracy and control, the Elation Pulmonary Balloon is used to endoscopically dilate strictures of the trachea and bronchi.
BIG60® Inflation Device
The all-in-one, easy-to-use design of our 60 ml inflation device facilitates complete and rapid deflation, reducing procedure time and expense.
MAXXWIRE® Guide Wires
A guide wire specifically designed for interventional pulmonary and gastrointestinal procedures, the MAXXWIRE Guide Wires are offered in lengths of 180cm and 260cm with Super Stiff flexibility.
Patient Brochure – Airway Stents
Prepare your patients for the procedure and the tracheal or bronchial stent placement by outlining the procedure and explaining the possible risks. This brochure will go over preparing for the procedure, what happens during and after the procedure, and things to be aware of.