Comparison of EZ blocker and left double-lumen endotracheal tube for one lung ventilation in minimally invasive cardiac surgery

Background/Aim: Effective lung isolation is required in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Double lumen tubes (DLT) are most preferred for this type of operation, and data on the use EZ blockers surgery limited. We aimed to compare efficiency double tube with cardiopulmonary bypass performed through a right mini thoracotomy. Methods: A total 89 patients who underwent thoracotomy between January 1 December 31, 2020, were included single-center, retrospective case control study. The group which used (n = 58) was compared that 31) terms placement time, repositioning rate, collapse quality score, postoperative sore throat hoarseness. Results: time needed place devices correct position shorter DLT (3.2 (2.7) min vs 4.6 (2.4) min, P=0.02). No significant difference found prevalence at least one scores (P=0.42, P=0.21). VAS lower hoarseness less encountered blocker (21.2 (8.8) 49.4 (7.6), P=0.01, 16.1% 48.2%, respectively). Conclusion: Although has longer it provides as effective DLT. Less show an important alternative