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  • Title: Rupture of left main bronchus due to a left double-lumen tube in patient with a history of radiotherapy.
    Author: Bilbao Ares A, Romero Menchaca O, Ramírez Gil E, Castañeda Pascual M, Guelbenzu Zazpe J, Salvador Bravo M.
    Journal: Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim; 2015 Apr; 62(4):218-21. PubMed ID: 25015698.
    Abstract:
    Airway injury caused by double-lumen tubes is a rare but potentially serious complication. We describe the case of a patient who had a bronchial rupture during one-lung ventilation with left double-lumen tube, complicated with a secondary cardiac arrest. She had a full recovery without sequelae. Underlying causes of the patient were a history of radiotherapy, and a possible overinflation of bronchial cuff, that it could contribute to the development of this complication. The possible airway injury should be considered by all practitioners who employ double-lumen tubes for the care of their patients.
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