Repositioning Method for Left-sided Double Lumen Tubes

Repositioning Method for Left-sided Double Lumen Tubes Introduced Into Right Mainstem Bronchus

The purpose of this study is to devise repositioning method of a left-sided double lumen tube into left mainstem bronchus in case of misplacement into right mainstem bronchus.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients undergoing thoracic surgery that requires the placement of left-sided double lumen tubes

Exclusion Criteria:

• intraluminal lesion of left bronchus
• very distorted anatomy of tracheobronchial tree