title: Advantages and disadvantages of the use of double-lumen tubes in pulmonary surgery.
abstract: This paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the use of double-lumen tubes in pulmonary surgery. The method to be used has to be determined in each individual case. Regular peroperative determination of arterial blood gas values is part of the monitoring required in pulmonary surgery (Acta anaesth. belg., 1980, 31, 29-34).
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008168:Lung / Q000601:surgery*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000295:instrumentation