Bronchus perforation by EZ-Blockerâ„¢ endobronchial blocker during esophageal resection after neoadjuvant chemoradiation: a case report
- Author:
Jorien M VAN DE PAS
1
;
Margaretha CE VAN DER WOUDE
;
Henricus J BELGERS
;
Karel WE HULSEWé
;
Erik R DE LOOS
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 2019;72(2):184-187
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND:Double-lumen tubes (DLT) and endobronchial blockers (EB) are used for one-lung ventilation in thoracic surgery. More complications are seen when using DLT when compared to EB, while major complications are rarely seen.CASE: This case report describes a perforation of the right mainstem bronchus by an EZ-Blocker EB in a patient undergoing a minimally invasive esophagectomy after neoadjuvant chemoradiation.
CONCLUSIONS:We advise to insert an EZ-Blockerâ„¢ EB with caution and only under direct bronchoscopic visualization, especially in previous irradiated patients.
