Patient is intubated with the rigid bronchoscope.
Proximal part of SEMS (LMS bronchus).
Distal part of the stent (LMS bronchus).
Flexible forceps is used to gently separate the proximal stent from the bronchial mucosa, then with the rigid forceps, the stent is grasped and twisted clockwise while gentle traction is applied.
Stent removed en bloc.
LMS bronchus is patent with mucosal inflammation.