Determination of optimal tracheal stent size using measurements derived from computed tomography

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• The aim is to determine an accurate method for selecting tracheal stent sizes in dogs with tracheal collapse.
• Measured tracheal diameter from CT images at four specific locations in dogs.
• Focused on dogs with tracheal collapse grades I to III.
• Analyzed correlation between tracheal diameter and predicted stent length.
• Found that specific measurements allow for reliable prediction of stent length.
• Indicated improved stent size selection can enhance procedural efficiency and efficacy.

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