Anesthetic management of pediatric patients undergoing thoracoscopy

Abstract

ECENT IMPROVEMENTS in the instruments for R and the technique of video-assisted thoracoscopy in adults have resulted in increased use of thoracoscopy.l Reported advantages of thoracoscopy include smaller thoracic incisions, reduced postoperative pain, and faster postoperative recovery.2 The descriptions of anesthetic techniques used for thoracoscopy pertain only to adults.2-4 Because thoracoscopy is now used in the pediatric population,5,6 the detailed anesthetic management for thoracoscopy in nine pediatric patients, with emphasis on methods of one-lung ventilation in children, is reported.