title: A case of unexplained oxygen desaturation during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
abstract: The authors report a case of sudden desaturation upon creating pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which was most probably caused by endobronchial intubation. The literature of the previously reported cases is reviewed. Differential diagnosis and different mechanisms are discussed. Recommendations are suggested to avoid this problem.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City 73152, USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Amayem
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Szafranski
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Mansour
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000209:etiology*; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*