Table 1.
Patients’ characteristics.
| Parameters | Conventional DLT (n = 95) | ANKOR DLT (n = 95) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 58.1 ± 11.7 | 60.4 ± 11.6 | 0.340 |
| Height (cm) | 163.6 ± 8.9 | 160.9 ± 8.5 | 0.050 |
| Weight (kg) | 65.9 ± 10.5 | 63.5 ± 10.5 | 0.093 |
| Sex (female/male) | 45/50 | 54/41 | 0.148 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.6 ± 3.2 | 24.5 ± 3.5 | 0.845 |
| Medical history, n (%) | |||
| Hypertension | 32 (33.7%) | 35 (36.8%) | 0.649 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 19 (20.0%) | 18 (18.9%) | 0.855 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 1 (1.1%) | 2 (2.1%) | 1.000 |
| Emphysema | 1 (1.1%) | 1 (1.1%) | 1.000 |
| Bronchiectasis | 1 (1.1%) | 1 (1.1%) | 1.000 |
| Interstitial lung disease | 0 (0%) | 3 (3.2%) | 0.246 |
| Diameter of left mainstem bronchus (mm) | 12.6 ± 1.1 | 12.5 ± 1.1 | 0.352 |
| DLT size, n (%) | 0.831 | ||
| 32 or 33 Fr | 2 (2.1%) | 2 (2.1%) | 1.000 |
| 35 Fr | 51 (53.7%) | 56 (59.0%) | 0.465 |
| 37 Fr | 42 (44.2%) | 37 (38.9%) | 0.462 |
| 39 Fr | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | N/A |
Data are presented as number of patients (%) or mean ± standard deviation. BMI, body mass index; DLT, double-lumen endobronchial tube; N/A, not applicable.