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[Tracheal bronchus and contralateral pneumonectomy].

S Kratz1, S G Russo2, M Hinterthaner2

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Anesthesiologists face challenges during one-lung ventilation when encountering rare bronchial anomalies. This case report details managing a patient with a right-sided tracheal bronchus during left pneumonectomy.

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AirwaymanagementBronchial anomalyDoublelumentubePneumonectomyTracheal bronchus

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  • Anesthesiology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • One-lung ventilation (OLV) is crucial for thoracic surgeries.
  • Anatomical variations in the bronchial tree can complicate OLV.
  • Tracheal bronchus is a rare congenital anomaly.

Observation:

  • A patient presented for left pneumonectomy.
  • The patient had an undiagnosed right-sided tracheal bronchus.
  • This anomaly posed a challenge for standard airway management during OLV.

Findings:

  • The tracheal bronchus originated from the right side of the trachea.
  • Standard intubation techniques were insufficient for selective bronchial intubation.
  • A modified airway management strategy was successfully employed.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of preoperative airway assessment in thoracic surgery.
  • Demonstrates a potential solution for managing tracheal bronchus during OLV.
  • Contributes to the literature on rare airway anomalies and their anesthetic implications.