Impact of obesity on double-lumen endobronchial tube displacement after lateral decubitus positioning.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Double-lumen endobronchial tube (DLT) displacement, defined as migration of the DLT > 15 mm from optimal position, may threaten patient safety. Lateral decubitus positioning (LDP) of the patient can induce DLT displacement; however, little is known regarding the predictors for DLT displacement after this maneuver. Obesity may further aggravate DLT displacement by distorting mediastinal anatomy, but no comprehensive data exist concerning the impact of obesity on DLT displacement after LDP. Therefore, we evaluated the predictive value of preoperative risk factors, including obesity, for DLT displacement after LDP in patients who underwent pulmonary resection.

Methods

Data of patients who underwent pulmonary resection between July 2020 and July 2021 were retrospectiv

SUBMITTER: Lee K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10244602 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature