CT-Guided vs Conventional DLT Sizing in Thoracic Surgery
CT-Guided Versus Traditional Selection of Double-Lumen Tube Size for One-Lung Ventilation in Thoracic Surgery: A Prospective Study
King Hussein Cancer Center
100 participants
May 15, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This is a prospective, randomized, single-blinded controlled trial designed to compare CT-guided versus conventional methods for selecting double-lumen tube (DLT) size in patients undergoing thoracic surgery requiring one-lung ventilation
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Interventions
Participants will undergo preoperative CT measurement of the bronchial diameter 10 mm distal to the carina. DLT size will be selected using manufacturer-recommended correlation charts based on CT measurements.
DLT size will be selected using standard clinical criteria based on patient demographics, including sex, height, and weight, according to institutional standard tables.
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NCT07575763