Laser vaporization for tracheobronchial lesions using a double intubation technique under general anesthesia
Souma, T.; Oguma, F.; Ueno, M.; Terashima, M.; Maruyama, Y.; Takahashi, R.
Kyobu Geka. Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery 45(1): 33-34
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-5252 PMID: 1735936 Document Number: 401795
A method for simple and safe management of laser vaporization is described. Following intubation with a thin endobronchial tube which is removed from a twin-lumen tube, a thick endotracheal tube for a bronchial fiberscope is intubated. This double intubation technique provides for a safe and long operation without danger of vapor inhalation.