Airway management in tracheobronchial compression due to thoracic aortic aneurysm. Case report

- Selective ventilation for thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery repair of can be achieved using different devices.
- Left double lumen tube has benefits but its placement could be dangerous and challenging.
- Image tests can help to determine a tracheal or bronchial compression and also the specific location and size.
- These tests must be re-evaluated before surgery in cases where evolution of thoracic aortic aneurysm is presupposed.
- Fibrobronchoscope is the best option in handling one lung ventilation and also in the selection of ventilation devices.