Comparison of Endobronchial Intubation Versus Bronchial Blockade for Elective Pulmonary Lobectomy of Congenital Lung Anomalies in Small Children

Harrison J. Kaplan, Rebecca E. Lee, Brian A. Coakley

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Abstract

Purpose: Resection of many congenital lung lesions is commonly performed under single-lung ventilation, which helps collapse the lung being manipulated and enables a thoracoscopic approach in most cases. We set out to determine whether lung isolation achieved by either main stem intubation or usage of a bronchial blocker was associated with superior clinical outcomes. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of all patients aged <2 years undergoing elective pulmonary lobectomy for congenital lung malformations at a tertiary-care pediatric hospital from 2011 through 2020 was performed. Demographic data, diagnosis type, type of lung isolation method employed, and perioperative outcomes were recorded. Continuous variables were analyzed with Student's t-tests, whereas categorical variables were analyzed with Fisher's exact tests and chi-square tests. Results: Thirty-two patients were analyzed - 17 were managed with a bronchial blocker while 15 underwent main stem intubation. The most common diagnoses were congenital pulmonary airway malformations (53.1%) and intralobar bronchopulmonary sequestrations (34.4%). Patients managed with main stem intubation were slightly younger (P = .06) than those for which a bronchial blocker was used. Thirty-one (96.9%) resections were initiated thoracoscopically. Main stem intubation was associated with shorter operative times (P = .01), shorter anesthetic times (P = .02), and less blood loss (P = .04). No differences in length of stay (P = .64), conversation to thoracotomy (P = .35), intraoperative complications (P = .23), or postoperative complications (P = .49) were observed. Conclusion: Lung isolation through main stem intubation, when compared with bronchial blockers, is associated with shorter operative time, shorter anesthetic exposure, and diminished blood loss in pediatric patients undergoing lobectomy for congenital lung anomalies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)800-804
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques
Volume32
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2022

Keywords

  • bronchial blocker
  • congenital lung anomalies
  • endobronchial intubation
  • pediatric pulmonary lobectomy

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