Silicone tracheal stent for pets

A minimally invasive alternative for patients with tracheal collapse who can't be operated on or who need to be pulled out of a respiratory emergency. It's placed in minutes, it's removable and adjustable without causing damage

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Why a silicone stent?

When is it the best option?

Patient who can't undergo surgery
Respiratory emergency: to get the patient out of the emergency in a few minutes.
Temporary treatment: to support the trachea while the progression of the disease or treatment is evaluated.
Other indications: advanced tracheal collapse (grades III-IV), collapse in small breeds and collapse combined with upper airway disease.

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A simple, fast procedure

This is how the trachea of a patient with tracheal collapse changes before and after placing the silicone stent.

Before stent

stent implanted

2 months post-placement

This is the case of Flaco, a Pomeranian treated by Dr La Garza in Mexico. If you’d like to find out more about his case, you can read our blog

A stent that doesn't fracture

Medical-grade, biocompatible silicone.
100% removable and adjustable, without damaging the tissue.
Radiopaque: its position and size can be confirmed by X-ray following insertion.
Immediate results: the patient regains airflow as soon as the procedure is complete.
Wide range of diameters and lengths, from toy breeds and cats to large breeds.
Manufactured to ISO 13485:2016, with over 20 years’ experience in medical-grade silicone.

Real cases

Tracheal Collapse in Dogs and Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment with a Silicone Stent

Tracheal collapse in dogs and cats, find out everything you need to know.

Sep 4

Success Story: Tracheal Stent in Flaco, a 12-Year-Old Pomeranian with Cervical Tracheal Collapse

Pomeranian, a breed prone to cervical tracheal collapse Flaco is a 12-year-old male Pomeranian who came in with a respiratory pattern consistent with cervical tracheal collapse, a condition frequently seen in small-breed and senior dogs that can seriously affect quality of life. Breathing difficulty, exercise intolerance, and progressive respiratory effort had become a daily concern for both Flaco and his family. What is tracheal collapse in small dogs? Tracheal collapse is a

Aug 19

Precio del Stent Veterinario vs. Cirugía: La Comparativa Real | ABTVET

What is the cost of a laryngotracheal stent for dogs compared to tie-back surgery?

¿Es el stent más caro que la cirugía? Analizamos la estructura de costes, el riesgo en el traslado del paciente y cómo el intervencionismo democratiza la veterinaria.

Jul 30

You can find out about the uses of the silicone tracheal stent at our blog