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Use of embolectomy catheter for lung isolation in pediatric patients undergoing lung decortication surgery: experience of ten cases
BackgroundPediatric one lung ventilation is challenging to achieve; smaller the child greater is the challenge. Challenge gets bigger due to...
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A rare cause of air-leak syndrome in a premature newborn: a case report
BackgroundPulmonary complications, such as airway leak syndrome, are common in preterm neonates; however, bronchial rupture is a rarely seen...
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The Anesthetic Management of Patients Undergoing Nonintubated Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
Purpose of ReviewThis review focuses on describing the procedural and anesthetic management of patients undergoing nonintubated video-assisted...
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Microvascular reconstruction in salvaging the gastric conduit post-esophagectomy after iatrogenic right gastroepiploic vessel injury
The preservation of the right gastroepiploic vessels is essential to ensure proper perfusion of the gastric conduit following esophagectomy. The loss...
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Anesthesia management for thoracoscopic resection of a huge intrathoracic meningocele: a case report
BackgroundDiagnosed intrathoracic meningocele is an uncommon complication of neurofibromatosis type 1. We report an anesthesia management for a rare...
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Comparing the placement of a left-sided double-lumen tube via fiberoptic bronchoscopy guidance versus conventional intubation using a Macintosh laryngoscope, to reduce the incidence of malpositioning: study protocol for a randomized controlled pilot trial
BackgroundA fiberoptic bronchoscope (FOB) is commonly used to identify the proper placement of a double-lumen endotracheal tube (DLT) for good lung...
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A case of refractory pneumothorax and contralateral atelectasis after thoracoscopic subtotal esophagectomy treated with independent lung ventilation
BackgroundIndependent lung ventilation (ILV) allows separate positive end-expiratory pressures (PEEP) and inspiratory pressures for each lung....
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Advantages of robot-assisted resection of large mediastinal tumors: a single-center preliminary study
Current study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) for sizable mediastinal masses with a minimum...
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An unusual foreign body in the oral cavity: a case report from a patient safety point of view and literature review
Accidental foreign bodies (FBs) in the oral cavity, airway, esophagus and breathing circuit associated with anesthetic procedures are rare but can...
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Expiratory central airway collapse during positive pressure ventilation: a case report
BackgroundPhysiologic narrowing of the central airway occurs during expiration. Conditions in which this narrowing becomes excessive are referred to...
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Anesthetic management of a patient with subclinical myasthenia gravis who underwent a thymectomy: a case report
BackgroundSome individuals with subclinical myasthenia gravis (MG) are positive for serum anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies, without...
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An endotracheal tube providing “pressurized sealing” prevents fluid leakage in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients: a pilot study
Microaspiration of bacteriologically contaminated oropharyngeal secretions alongside the cuff of an endotracheal tube (ETT) is a key mechanism for...
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Repair of a three-way congenital bronchoesophageal fistula in an adult patient: a case report
BackgroundThe incidence of congenital bronchoesophageal fistulas in adults is rare. Most fistulas discovered in adulthood are often small and can be...
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Export priority technique for Uni-portal thoracoscopic left upper lobectomy
BackgroundFurther explore the safety and feasibility of Uni-portal video assisted thoracoscopic (UVATS) left upper lobectomy by optimizing the...
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Anesthesia for lung transplantation in children under 12 years of age: a single center experience of China
PurposeThis study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of anesthesia management strategies employed in pediatric lung transplantation.
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Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery vs thoracotomy in management of post traumatic retained hemothorax: a randomized study
BackgroundRetained hemothorax is a serious problem that can lead to empyema or fibro-thorax. Evacuation of the retained hemothorax is commonly...
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Thoracotomy for emergency repair of iatrogenic tracheal rupture: single center analysis of perioperative management and outcomes
BackgroundIatrogenic tracheal ruptures are rare but life-threatening airway complications that often require surgical repair. Data on perioperative...
