Bronchoscopic Balloon Dilatation and Tracheoplasty in Mumbai
What is Bronchoscopic Balloon Dilatation?
Bronchoscopic balloon dilatation, also known as balloon bronchoplasty or bronchoscopic balloon tracheal dilatation, is a minimally invasive interventional pulmonology technique to treat tracheal and bronchial stenosis. This advanced procedure uses a specialized balloon catheter to widen narrowed airways, effectively restoring airflow and alleviating symptoms like breathlessness and wheezing.
How Does Balloon Bronchoplasty Work?
- The procedure is guided by flexible or rigid bronchoscopy.
- A deflated balloon is positioned across the area of airway narrowing.
- The balloon is gradually inflated, applying controlled radial pressure to gently dilate the stenotic airway.
- Balloon dilation sessions may be repeated depending on the severity of the stenosis.
Indications for Bronchoscopic Balloon Tracheal Dilatation
Bronchoscopic balloon dilatation is recommended for :
- Benign tracheal stenosis from scarring, long-term intubation, or post-surgical injury
- Malignant airway obstruction
- Tracheobronchial narrowing after lung transplantation
- Congenital airway anomalies
- Airway narrowing due to inflammatory or infectious causes
Benefits and Safety
- Minimally invasive, performed under local anesthesia and mild sedation or general anesthesia
- Immediate symptom improvement and enhanced quality of life
- Repeatable and safe, with a low rate of severe complications
Dr. Prashant Chhajed’s Experience in Airway Ballon Dilatation
Dr. Prashant Chhajed is an internationally recognized pulmonologist and interventional pulmonology expert in Mumbai, with multiple publications on bronchoscopic balloon dilatation and tracheoplasty. His vast clinical experience and research leadership ensure the safest, most effective airway management strategies for patients with airway stenosis.
Why Choose Chhajed Lung Care for Balloon Bronchoplasty in Mumbai?
- State-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopic techniques
- Personalized airway management and follow-up
- Expert multidisciplinary team for all types of airway narrowing
- High success and safety rates for bronchoscopic balloon tracheal dilatation and tracheoplasty
Publications
Chhajed PN, Malouf MA, Tamm M, Spratt P, Glanville AR.
CHEST 2001; 120;1894 – 1899 – Click for abstract
CHEST 2001; 120;1894 – 1899 – Click for abstract