where to get information about tracheal stents?
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Laryngeal and tracheal stents are solid or hollow absorbable or nonabsorbable tubes of various shapes, sizes, and materials. Stents are used as primary treatment for lumen collapse or to stabilize a reconstructive effort of the larynx or trachea to prevent collapse. Stents can be used for the larynx and the trachea individually, or they can be used interchangeably or concomitantly. This article reviews (1) various laryngeal, tracheal, and combination stents; (2) disease processes for which stents are used; and (3) new stent designs. \n\nFor excellent patient education resources, visit eMedicine's Procedures Center . Also, see eMedicine's patient education article Bronchoscopy.\n\nHistory of the Procedure: The word stent is derived from Charles B. Stent, a British dentist who practiced in the late 19th century. Stent developed material that was used for dental impressions and, later, to support skin grafts. In current practice, the word stent refers to material that supports some form of tissue against collapse. Most often, stent describes devices that maintain the lumens of tubular organs. \n\nIn 1965, Montgomery described the use of silicone prostheses for tracheal stenting. Surgeons in other subspecialties, such as gastroesophageal, genitourinary, and vascular surgery, developed stents that remain useful in expanding lumens in these areas. This evolution increased the interest of otolaryngologists to develop stents for the larynx and tracheobronchial tree.
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There is a fair selection between these websites\nGood luck\n\nhttp://www.library.fau.edu/depts/ref/rsguide/mechanical/content.htm\nhttp://www.intute.ac.uk/sciences/cgi-bin/browse.pl?id=170
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I go to http://www.digg.com which links to a number of technology blogs. But that's my area of interest. It may be different for a doctor ;-)
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Check out hospital supply websites. If it’s a specialty size, they should have it
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Here are some links I hope this helps.\n\nhttp://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Bronchial_Pneumonia.asp\n\nhttp://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_respire/pneumnia.cfm\n\nhttp://www.ethex.com/emyhealth/data/Bronchial_Pneumonia.asp
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http://www.nationalcenter.org/AA.html
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www.implantinfo.com\nvery helpful and informative
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You can try www.tias.com  or  www.rubylane.com  \n\nwww.tias.com also has a lot of forums for specific items - I believe glass and/or glass bottles is one of them.
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sure, rxlist.com\nthere's a section 'for patients/patient information' on every drug, so it's in understandable English :O)
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http://www.hormonejungle.com/\nhttp://www.womenshealth.com/library/hysterectomy_meno.htm
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http://piercology.com/n/aftercare_body.php\n\nGreat site with a lot of information. One of my favorite sites to check out because they have so much information, and all they do is pierce. They really know their stuff.
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Try http://www.medline.com
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AOAC would be the best source.\n\nhttp://www.aoac.org/
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http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/coronarydisease.html
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I honestly don't know the best facility but maybe this information will help you locate it:\n\nhttp://www.apdaparkinson.org/user/index.asp\n\nhttp://www.pdf.org/\n\nhttp://www.nyas.org/annals/detail.asp?strvolume=991\n\n--------------------------------------------------------\n\nChu, Mary MD - Chu Mary MD\n(212) 598-6203 \n301 E 17th St # 302 \nNew York, NY 10003\n\nTHIS INFORMATION WAS OBTAINED THROUGH THE INTERNET, I AM NOT A DOCTOR.\n\nHope this helps.\nGood luck and God Bless!
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Technical - http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic503.htm\n\nLittle History - http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BUM/is_8_83/ai_n6200951\n\nReader Friendly - http://www.posna.org/index?service=page/coreCurriculum&article=atlantoAxialSubluxation.html
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http://cancer.about.com