Comparison of two different right-sided double-lumen tubes with different designs

Sazak H., Goktas U., Alagoz A., Demirbas C. S., Guven O., Savkilioglu E.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.42, no.6, pp.1063-1069, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1201-46
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.1063-1069
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: To compare usage of 2 right-sided double-lumen tubes (RDLTs) with different designs in thoracic anesthesia. Although the left-sided double-lumen tube (DLT) is preferred, the RDLT is necessary in some circumstances.