Airway Stent/Lung Stent Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Airway Stent Market Analysis

The airway stent /lung stent market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a notable impact on the airway stent /lung stent market due to the increase in respiratory difficulties associated with COVID-19. According to an article published in PubMed in August 2022, tracheobronchial stenosis can be treated relatively safely and effectively with tracheobronchial stent insertion. Under general anesthesia and positive pressure breathing, rigid bronchoscopy is commonly used to place silicone stents. As per the study, the treatment of tracheobronchial stenosis brought on by a tumor in a patient with COVID-19 was successfully managed intraoperatively by tracheobronchial stenting under venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO). Furthermore, a case report published in 2021 by EHS showed that the combination of balloon dilatation and stent implantation is a good alternative to reoperation for patients with COVID-19. Due to the availability of individualized airway stents for each patient and other additional medical-grade materials advancements, the airway stent market is likely to witness growth in the coming years.

The airway stent /lung stent market is expected to witness healthy growth due to the rising prevalence of lung and respiratory disorders and people's growing preference for minimally invasive surgeries. As per the Cancer Tomorrow report, the estimated number of lung cancer cases is projected to be 2,519,283 by 2025. In addition, surgery with the airway or lung stent is minimally invasive. This means there is a lesser hospital stay and minimal pain generated post-surgery. Many people are preferring invasive surgeries around the globe due to the ease of minimally invasive surgeries, which adds value to the market.

As per the article published in April 2022 by Nature journal, the study showed that airway stents could be inserted first to reduce dyspnea intolerance in patients with esophageal cancer complicated by malignant airway stenosis and provide options for additional follow-up treatment. Sequential treatment of esophageal cancer complicated by severe airway stenosis is safe and effective when used with transarterial infusion chemotherapy (TAIC). Furthermore, product approvals and R&D relating to the airway stent/lung stent are boosting the market growth. For instance, in January 2020, the US FDA cleared patient-specific airway stents developed by Cleveland Clinic physician Tom Gildea.

Hence considering the above-mentioned factors, the airway stent /lung stent market is likely to witness growth during the forecast period. However, the availability of alternative treatments and complications associated with stents restrain the market growth.

Airway Stent Industry Segmentation

As per the scope of the report, airway stents, also known as tracheobronchial prostheses, are tube-shaped devices with hollow lumen inserted into an airway. They are usually placed bronchoscopically and can be used to treat various airway diseases. 

The airway stent/lung stent market is segmented by Product (Self-Expandable Stents, Balloon- Expandable Stents), Material (Metal (Nitinol, Stainless Steel) Silicone, Hybrid), Type (Tracheobronchial Stents, Laryngeal Stents), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 countries across major regions globally. The report offers the value in USD million) for the above segments.