Table 6 Reasons for additional bronchoscopy presented as total number and percent. *non-anesthesiological requirement for bronchoscopy
Indication for bronchoscopy | vDLT | cDLT |
|---|---|---|
DLT correction during intubation | 3 (0.9%) | 0 (0%) |
DLT control after intubation | 7 (2%) | Routine control |
DLT control after patient positioning | 6 (1.7%) | Routine control |
Airway obstruction with bronchial exudate | 2 (0.6%) | 2 (2%) |
Intraoperative dislocation of the DLT | 4 (1.2%) | 2 (2%) |
Problems to establish ventilation or ventilation problems during lung isolation | 7 (2%) | 3 (3%) |
Insertion of an EZ-Blocker after switching rules | 2 (0.6%) | 1 (1%) |
Restricted camera view due to fluids | 7 (2%) | - |
Control of surgical result* | 5 (1.5%) | 1 (1%) |
Bronchial lavage for microbiologic specimen* | 3 (0.9%) | 0 (0%) |
Bronchial lavage after surgery* | 3 (0.9%) | 0 (0%) |
Bronchoscopic detection of broncho-pleural fistula* | 1 (0.3%) | 0 (0%) |