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Flexible bronchoscopy allows for examination down to
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the subsegmental level. Usually, these procedures are performed in a specially designed endoscopy suite. The suite should include a supplemental oxygen supply, pulse oxim­etry, cardiac monitoring and intubation equipment in the event of an airway emergency. In our practice most of the awake outpatient bronchoscopy is performed by the pulmo­nologists. The thoracic surgeon is usually involved in difficult cases or those in which an untoward event has occurred. On the other hand, all awake bronchoscopy performed in the postoperative period on our ward is done by the thoracic sur­geon. The most common indication is atelectasis due to mucus plugging in the postoperative period. A well-timed therapeutic bronchoscopy in the postoperative patient with mucus plugging can avoid more serious complications such as pneumonia and reintubation.
Rigid
Flexible
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Flexible bronchoscopy under general anesthesia is per­formed in the operating room after the patient is anes­thetized. If examination of the upper portions of the trachea is required, the patient can be mask ventilated initially and then intubated over the bronchoscope after the proximal airway has been examined. Following intubation, the patient can be ventilated through the endotracheal tube with use of a bronchoscopy adapter while the remainder of the distal airway examination is completed. Flexible bronchoscopy allows examination of the airways down to the subsegmen­tal level.
Rigid bronchoscopy
Rigid bronchoscopy is performed in the operating room under general anesthesia. A number of specific applications exist for rigid bronchoscopy which are listed in Table 7.2.
Table 7.2 Indications for rigid bronchoscopy
Removal of foreign bodies Evaluation of tracheal stenosis Placement of nonexpandable stents Control of massive hemoptysis Evaluation of tracheobronchial mobility Evaluating airway invasion or adherence by esophageal tumors Palliation of airway obstruction by tumor (“coring out”)
Ventilating rigid bronchoscopes have a side port adapter
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to allow for connection to the anesthesia circuit. A ven­turi apparatus should also be available to provide oxygen insufflation in the event that a nonventilating scope is used.
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PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT AND PREPARATION
General considerations for bronchoscopy
The initial evaluation of the patient begins with a complete review of their medical and surgical history. Identification of medical issues which will alter the conduct of the procedure, such as bleeding dyscrasias or significant allergy to an anes­thetic agent, is important. All recent radiographic studies should be reviewed and the appropriate method of bron­choscopy (rigid, flexible, or both) selected. Prior to perform­ing any procedure, we have a detailed discussion with the patient and family concerning the risks and benefits of the procedure. Except in truly emergent situations, we always obtain a signed permit prior to the procedure.
Flexible bronchoscopy
We provide supplemental oxygen to all patients undergoing bronchoscopy. For awake bronchoscopy, oxygen is provided either via a nasal cannula or by a face mask with an opening to allow for the passage of the bronchoscope. Monitoring in the awake patient should include pulse oximetry and heart rate at a minimum. Most patients have an intravenous line in place; however, with properly administered topical anesthesia intravenous sedation is rarely required. We perform awake bronchoscopy on an outpatient basis in the bronchoscopy suite and on an inpatient basis on the general patient wards. On the inpatient ward, we maintain bronchoscopy carts in conjunction with the respiratory therapists. These carts are stocked with a flexible bronchoscope, a light source, suction tubing, bite blocks, oxygen masks, local anesthetics, pulse oximetry, and emergency airway equipment. These simple carts minimize the frustration encountered when performing a procedure on an awake patient without all the appropriate equipment available. We use a standard adult bronchoscope with an external diameter of 5.9 mm for these procedures.
Flexible bronchoscopy under general anesthesia is per­formed in the operating room in conjunction with an anesthesiologist. Monitoring includes pulse oximetry, nonin­vasive blood pressure monitoring, and three-lead electrocar­diogram (ECG) monitoring. Following the induction of general anesthesia, direct laryngoscopy is performed and an endotracheal tube is placed. Tube position is confirmed by aus­cultation, observation of the chest, and end-tidal carbon diox­ide monitoring. In the adult patient we like to place an 8.0 mm endotracheal tube. This tube size allows ventilation via a bron­choscopy adapter during use of a standard 5.9 mm outside diameter (OD) bronchoscope. We generally prefer the 5.9 mm OD bronchoscope because it has a working channel of 2.8 mm which is large enough to aspirate thick secretions without becoming clogged. Using smaller endotracheal tubes with smaller bronchoscopes is often frustrating, due to difficulty in clearing the secretions in order to obtain an adequate view. The “pediatric bronchoscope,” for example, has an outside
diameter of 3.5 mm and a working channel of only 1.2 mm. For specialized use such as laser bronchoscopy we use a 6.2 mm OD scope which has a 3.2 mm working channel. If possible, we place a 9.0 mm endotracheal tube in these situations.
Rigid bronchoscopy
The preoperative assessment of patients undergoing rigid bronchoscopy also includes examination of the neck and oral cavity. Severe cervical arthritis with a contracted, flexed neck may make rigid bronchoscopy difficult. Poor dentition should be noted; loose teeth are at risk during rigid bron­choscopy. Removable dental work such as bridges and den­tures should be taken out prior to arrival in the operating room. The presence of a mature tracheostomy is not a con­traindication to rigid bronchoscopy. The tracheostomy device can be removed and the patient intubated with the rigid scope from above, or in some circumstances intubated directly through the stoma with care taken to avoid injury to the membranous portion of the trachea posterioly. Likewise, rigid bronchoscopy can be performed through the tracheal stoma in a patient following total laryngectomy.
ANESTHESIA
Awake flexible bronchoscopy
Adequate topical anesthesia is paramount to the performance of awake flexible bronchoscopy. We begin the anesthetizing process with the administration of a lidocaine nebulizer treat­ment (5 ml of 1% lidocaine solution) by a respiratory thera­pist. Following this, the posterior pharynx, tonsilar pillars, and soft palate are sprayed with a 1% cetacaine spray. Next, 2–5 ml of a 2% lidocaine solution is injected transtracheally through the cricothyroid membrane with a 21 gauge needle. This maneuver causes the patient to cough but results in top­ical anesthesia of the airway. Finally, a bite block is placed in the mouth, and the bronchoscope is introduced through the mouth and advanced down to the level of the vocal cords. One milliliter of a 4% lidocaine is sprayed through the work­ing channel of the bronchoscope onto each vocal cord under direct vision. The scope is removed, and the patient is encouraged to cough. At this point the local anesthesia is complete, and awake bronchoscopy can be easily performed with satisfactory patient comfort. Intravenous sedation can lead to hypoxemia, hypercarbia, and hypotension. With properly administered local anesthesia the patient remains comfortable throughout the procedure, and we rarely find it necessary to administer any intravenous sedation.
Flexible bronchoscopy under general anesthesia
Once appropriate monitoring has been established, the patient is preoxygenated, and general anesthesia is induced.
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General anesthesia is usually accomplished with a combina­tion of intravenous and inhalation agents. A muscle relaxant is administered, and direct laryngoscopy is performed. An endotracheal tube is placed under direct vision, and its posi­tion confirmed by the presence of end-tidal carbon dioxide. The endotracheal tube is connected to the ventilator circuit via a bronchoscopy adapter, and the patient is ready to undergo the procedure. Special anesthetic considerations include minimizing the inspiratory oxygen content to below 50% when using laser bronchoscopy to avoid an airway fire as well as increasing gas flow rates into the anesthetic circuit when vigorous and prolonged suctioning is required.
Rigid bronchoscopy under general anesthesia
The performance of rigid bronchoscopy under general anes­thesia requires close coordination between the anesthesiolo­gist and surgeon. While the anesthesiologist institutes the appropriate monitoring and intravenous access, the surgeon readies the rigid bronchoscope along with its light source and supporting hardware. During “routine” rigid bronchoscopy, general anesthesia is induced with a combination of intra­venous and inhalation anesthetics. Secretions are aspirated from the posterior pharynx, and the patient is maskventi­lated. A muscle relaxant is administered to allow easier place­ment of the rigid bronchoscope. Patients with large mediastinal masses or near complete obstructing tracheal tumors represent a particularly challenging subset that require special anesthetic consideration. Placement of these patients in a supine position or administration of general
anesthesia with a muscle relaxant can lead to complete airway obstruction and life-threatening hypoxemia. In this group the airway is topicalized with local anesthesia first. The patient remains in a somewhat upright position, and general anesthesia is slowly induced with intravenous agents. The anesthesiologist assists the patient’s spontaneous ventilation, and the use of muscle relaxants is initially avoided until the airway is secured. The patient is quickly positioned and intu­bated with the rigid scope by the surgeon. Ventilation through the anesthesia circuit connected to the side port of the ventilating scope is begun. If a nonventilating scope is used, insufflation of oxygen via a Venturi apparatus can be used to maintain oxygenation.
OPERATION
Awake flexible bronchoscopy
The patient is placed in a bed or stretcher and the back is ele­vated to 60 degrees. Pulse oximetry and heart rate monitoring is begun. Supplemental oxygen is provided by a face mask with a hole cut in it to allow passage of the bronchoscope. Topical anesthesia is provided as described above in the anes­thesia section. Once the oral pharynx, vocal cords, and airway have been completely anesthetized, a bite block is placed in the mouth, and the bronchoscope is introduced into the oral pharynx. If the topical anesthesia has been complete, the patient does not cough and remains comfortable throughout the procedure.
The right-handed surgeon should stand on the patient’s right side The surgeon’s left hand is used to introduce the
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scope while the right hand is used on the scope control and suction buttons. The scope is advanced to a position above the vocal cords, and the patient is asked to take a deep breath and vocalize. This maneuver allows direct visualization of the vocal cords in motion. It is important to rule out a paralyzed vocal cord in the postoperative patient who aspirates, espe­cially if they have undergone mediastinoscopy or a left upper lobectomy. If a vocal cord is paralyzed but fixed in the mid­line, no further intervention is required. Lateralization of paralyzed vocal cord predisposes to aspiration and may require Teflon injection to medialize the cord.
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The patient is again asked to take a deep breath opening the vocal cords, and the bronchoscope is passed into the proxi­mal trachea. The observer is oriented by noting the posterior longitudinal muscle along the membranous portion of the trachea. The carina is located, and a systematic examination of the airway is carried out down to the subsegmental level. Mucus plugs and thick secretions are aspirated out with the aide of saline lavage. A sample is usually obtained for gram stain as well as bacterial culture and antibiotic sensitivity.
Flexible bronchoscopy under general anesthesia
The patient is brought to the operating room, and general anes­thesia is induced. Direct laryngoscopy is performed, and an
8.0 endotracheal tube is placed. The endotracheal tube is con­nected to the ventilator through a bronchoscopy adapter. The surgeon stands at the head of the table. Flexible bronchoscopy is carried out. Following this exam, the single lumen tube is removed, and a double lumen endotracheal tube is placed for isolated lung ventilation during the procedure.
We perform flexible bronchoscopy under general anesthe­sia on all patients undergoing a thoracic surgical procedure. Our examination is complete and includes inspection down to the subsegmental level on both sides. This step is especially important in those patients undergoing a pulmonary resec­tion associated with an endobronchial lesion. Direct visuali­zation of the lesion allows us to plan how we will handle division of the bronchus. If the endobronchial lesion is very distal at the segmental or subsegmental level, we will divide the lobar bronchus in our normal fashion with a linear sta­pling device. By contrast, if bronchoscopy raises the question of a positive or “close margin” we routinely take the bronchus open and obtain a frozen section. If the frozen section is neg­ative, we proceed to close the bronchus with an interrupted, hand-sewn technique. On the other hand, if the margin is positive, we perform a sleeve resection if possible. It is unwise to rely on an “outside” preoperative bronchoscopy when per­forming a pulmonary resection, and the information gained is vital when contemplating the more complex bronchoplas­tic procedures.
Rigid bronchoscopy under general anesthesia
Once ready to introduce the rigid bronchoscope, the
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patient is positioned supine with the neck slightly flexed (“sniffing position”). The surgeon stands behind the patient’s head, secretions are suctioned from the posterior pharynx, and mouth guards are placed. The surgeon’s left hand is used to control the patient’s head by gripping the maxilla with the middle and ring fingers. The index finger and thumb of the left hand are used to hold the scope in the manner in which one would hold a pool stick. The right hand grasps the scope at the level of the eyepiece.
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The instrument is introduced with the bevel down and
advanced until the epiglottis is visualized. The broncho-
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scope is placed just under the leading edge of the epiglottis which is gently elevated to reveal the vocal cords. Elevation is provided by the operator’s left thumb. Use of the teeth or gums as a fulcrum to elevate the epiglottis results in damage to the teeth and must be avoided. The most common mistake made is advancing the scope further than 1 cm beyond the tip of the epiglottis thus placing the scope beyond the larynx.
Tongue
Epiglottis
Base of tongue
Larynx
Trachea
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Pharyngoepiglottic foldAryepiglottic fold
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90 degrees to the right and advanced into the trachea. When in the trachea, the scope is rotated back to its original position. The supporting pillow is removed from behind the head, and the table headboard is lowered to extend the neck. Ventilation is begun either through the side port with an eye­piece in place or via the Venturi apparatus with the nonventi­lating scope.
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In order to manipulate the rigid scope, the patient’s head
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is turned to the side opposite to that you wish to exam­ine. To examine the right side the head is slightly turned to the left, and the scope is passed into the right mainstem.
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We usually suspend ventilation and remove the eyepiece
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when advancing the scope. If closer inspection of the air­way is required, a Hopkins rod telescope is passed through an adapter on the main channel of the rigid scope. These tele­scopes provide magnification as well as a variety of angled views. If telescopes are not available, a flexible bronchoscope can also be passed through the rigid scope.
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To examine the left side the head is rotated far to the
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right. This maneuver allows for easy introduction into
the left mainstem bronchus.
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POSTOPERATIVE CARE
Awake flexible bronchoscopy
Following awake flexible bronchoscopy with general anesthe­sia, we continue to monitor the patient’s pulse oximetry for a short period to assure the patient’s oxygenation is satisfac­tory. We generally obtain a chest X-ray to evaluate the results following a therapeutic bronchoscopy, such as removing a mucus plug in the postoperative period. Since the posterior pharynx and vocal cords have been locally anesthetized, we keep the patient NPO for 3–4 hours to avoid aspiration.
Flexible bronchoscopy or rigid bronchoscopy under general anesthesia
Following these procedures, the patients are allowed to recover from general anesthesia in a monitored recovery room setting. Since these procedures are often done in con­junction with another thoracic surgical procedure, the more invasive procedure, such as a pulmonary resection, dictates the postoperative care.
Patients undergoing laser ablation of an obstructing lesion or relief of airway obstruction by a “coring technique” utiliz­ing the rigid bronchoscope are hospitalized and observed overnight to ensure an adequate airway.
OUTCOME
Complication rates for these procedures should be low. Bleeding dyscrasias should be addressed prior to the proce-
dure, especially if a biopsy is planned. A high percentage of complications surrounding awake flexible bronchoscopy are related to preprocedural intravenous sedation. This issue can be avoided altogether with the proper application of local anesthesia and avoidance or minimal use of intravenous sedation. This principle is of particular importance in the frail and elderly. Significant hypoxemia must be avoided during these procedures. Some particularly tenuous patients are probably better off undergoing elective intubation followed by therapeutic bronchoscopy rather than struggling with awake bronchoscopy. Avoiding hypoxemia during rigid bronchoscopy requires teamwork and coordination between the anesthesiologist and surgeon.
Rigid and flexible bronchoscopy are invaluable tools for the thoracic surgeon. While flexible bronchoscopy has become the norm, situations arise which demand the use of rigid bronchoscopy necessitating training and confidence with this procedure.
FURTHER READING
Fulkerson WJ. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy. New England Journal of
Medicine 1984; 311: 511–5.
Lukomsky GI, Ovchinnikow AA, Bilal A. Complications of bronchoscopy:
comparison of rigid bronchoscopy under general anesthesia and flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy under topical anesthesia. Chest 1981; 79: 316–21.
Miller JL. Rigid bronchoscopy. Chest Surgery Clinics of North America
1996; 6: 161–7.
Miller MB, Kvale PA. Diagnostic bronchoscopy. Chest Surgery Clinics of
North America 1992; 2: 599.
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Video-assisted thoracic surgery
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LUIZ EDUARDO V. LEÃO MD, PHD
Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Escola Paulista de Medicina – Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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HISTORY
Thoracoscopy was used for exploration of the pleural space in the early twentieth century by Jacobeus, but only in the late 1980s and early 1990s with development of video technology and endoscopic instrumentation did this field expand to what is known today as video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). This approach follows the trend of less invasive techniques that have been developed for most surgical areas.
PRINCIPLES AND JUSTIFICATION
VATS is not an operation but an approach to performing operations. The same surgical principles should be applied as in an open procedure, although in some cases surgical tech­nique and strategies may be different. VATS operations also include diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Indication for operation should be the same as for the open procedure.
With this less invasive approach, most operations can be performed through two to four access ports with minimal muscle incision and no rib spreading. Thus, less operative pain, easier coughing, and preserved respiratory mechanics are to be expected in the immediate postoperative period. This less invasive procedure should result in a shorter hospi­talization and, in most cases, in lower costs and earlier return to normal and productive life.
The initial enthusiasm for and expansion of the technique also have raised some concern regarding which procedures can be performed by VATS and which procedures should be performed by VATS. After more than 10 years of use, VATS has now withstood the test of time, and several VATS tech­niques now have a definite role in the diagnosis and treatment of certain thoracic conditions. Of course, the skill and judg­ment of the surgeon are fundamental; most importantly,
every surgeon performing VATS operations should have sur­gical training, and operative setup facilities should be avail­able to allow immediate conversion to an open procedure, if necessary.
PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT AND PREPARATION
Because VATS is an approach, rather than an operation, pre­operative evaluation may be very different, depending on the underlying disease and the planned surgery. Although VATS potentially carries less morbidity and is less invasive than tho­racotomy, certain principles must be adhered to in the preop­erative evaluation of the patient for thoracoscopic surgery. Surgical indications for each situation should be the same as those for the open procedure.
The presence of adhesions and previous pleurodesis, tho­racic surgery, chest trauma, and chest tube insertions should be carefully assessed from patient data, and computed tomo­graphic (CT) evaluation may be included. The presence of dense adhesions generally precludes use of a VATS procedure.
As does the patient undergoing thoracotomy, the patient undergoing thoracoscopic surgery requires a general anes­thetic. In addition, one-lung ventilation is a prerequisite for this surgical procedure. One must also realize that any thora­coscopic procedure may have to be converted to an open tho­racotomy due either to the inability to complete the planned procedure thoracoscopically or to technical complications such as vascular injury and hemorrhage. Thus, although tho­racoscopic surgery may be planned, the patient must not present a prohibitive risk for thoracotomy. The preoperative evaluation of the patient undergoing thoracoscopic surgery should be no less rigorous than that of the patient undergoing thoracotomy.