Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: In this prospective trial, 60 patients were randomly assigned to two groups. One-lung ventilation was achieved with either an endobronchial blocker (blocker group) or a double-lumen-tube (double-lumen group). Postoperative hoarseness and sore throat were assessed at 24, 48, and 72 h after surgery. Bronchial injuries and vocal cord lesions were examined by bronchoscopy immediately after surgery. RESULTS: In 56 included patients, postoperative hoarseness occurred significantly more frequently in the double-lumen group compared with the blocker group: 44% versus 17%, respectively (P = 0.046). Similar findings were observed for vocal cord lesions: 44% versus 17%, respectively (P = 0.046). The incidence of bronchial injuries was comparable between groups (P = 0.540). Cumulative number of days with hoarseness and sore throat were significantly increased in the double-lumen group compared with the blocker group (P < 0.01). No major complications such as bronchial ruptures were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Clinicians should be aware of an increased incidence of minor airway injuries that may impair patient satisfaction when using a double-lumen tube instead of an endobronchial blocker for one-lung ventilation.
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Authors | Heike Knoll, Stephan Ziegeler, Jan-Uwe Schreiber, Heiko Buchinger, Patric Bialas, Kirill Semyonov, Thomas Graeter, Thomas Mencke |
Journal | Anesthesiology
(Anesthesiology)
Vol. 105
Issue 3
Pg. 471-7
(Sep 2006)
ISSN: 0003-3022 [Print] United States |
PMID | 16931978
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Bronchi
(injuries)
- Bronchoscopy
- Female
- Hoarseness
(etiology)
- Humans
- Intubation, Intratracheal
(adverse effects, instrumentation)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pharyngitis
(etiology)
- Prospective Studies
- Respiration, Artificial
(adverse effects)
- Vocal Cords
(injuries)
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