Complication | Frequency (%) |
Common | |
Migration | 5 to 20 |
Granulation/tumor infiltration | 15 to 20 |
Retained airway secretions | 4 to 20 |
Uncommon | |
Stent fracture | 10 |
Airway obstruction | <10 |
Recurrent infection/halitosis | <10 |
Airway perforation | <10 |
Rare | |
Metal fatigue with distortion | |
Airway perforation | |
Massive bleeding | |
Fistula (airway, esophageal, vascular) | |
Mediastinal perforation |
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