Journal of anesthesia
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Journal of anesthesia · Sep 1997
Airway troubles related to the double-lumen endobronchial tube in thoracic surgery.
Several case reports indicate critical respiratory complications in relation to the double-lumen endobronchial tube (DLT). A prospective survey for the airway problems in using the DLT is presented. ⋯ Most of the DLT obstructions were associated with withdrawal malposition. Great attention to DLT displacement and airway deformity is advised.