Successful Combination of Modified Lung Isolation Techniques for Pneumonectomy in Small-for-Age Child

LUNG ISOLATION in pediatric patients often is challenging because of the small caliber of the airways and unavailability of lung isolation devices in appropriate sizes. Meticulous preoperative assessment of the lower airways combined with innovative application of available resources are required to meet the demands of surgery without compromising the safety of the patient. Herein, the authors share their experience in which a unique combination of 2 lung isolation techniques was used successfully to overcome the shortcomings of each individual technique for pediatric lung isolation.