GSS™ TD / TF
- TD / TF
Endotracheal GSS™ stents are available with two wall thicknesses. The TD stents have a wall thickness of 1.5 mm. Additionally, endotracheal stents — with diameters of 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 and 20 mm — are available with a wall thickness of only 1.0 mm (TF stents).
Features
enhanced respiratory flow
The larger inner diameter of a TF stent significantly enhances respiratory flow. For a standard tracheal stent of 50 mm in length and 16 mm in external diameter, the inner diameter increases by approx. 6%, resulting in an increase of the luminal volume of 16%.
improved mucociliary clearance
The thinner walls of TF stents facilitate the internal movements of the trachea (respiration, ease of the peristaltic movements of the esophagus). This dynamic stent concept allows better mucociliary clearance (depending on mucous viscosity).