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Background
One lung ventilation (OLV) in small children can be achieved using an Arndt endobronchial blocker (AEBB), but it presents challenges. OLV during thoracic procedures provides better surgical conditions and postoperative outcomes.
Aim
To report a novel technique to improve placement and repositioning of an extraluminal AEBB for OLV.
Material and Methods
We describe how an angled wire...