Unexpected folding of the endobronchial segment of double-lumen tube during intubation: A case report
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
;
: 154-156, 2011.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-136945
ABSTRACT
The double-lumen tube is widely used in various kinds of cardiothoracic surgery as a facilitation for easier procedures. Silbroncho(R) (Fuji systems, Tokyo, Japan) double-lumen tube, which is made of flexible silicone material, reduces injury to the tracheal and bronchial mucosa during intubation. The bronchial lumen is wire-reinforced to maintain tip angulation and prevent bending or obstruction. However, its increased flexibility resulted in distortion, especially when we encountered resistance to passage. We document an unusual complication case which involved folding of the endobronchial segment of the double-lumen tube after blind intubation in difficult airways.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Silicones
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Tokyo
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Pliability
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Intubation
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Mucous Membrane
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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