Difficult One-Lung Ventilation with a Left-Sided Double-Lumen Tube and a Bronchial Blocker：A Report of Two Cases

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• To report challenges encountered with one-lung ventilation techniques using double-lumen tubes and bronchial blockers during surgery.
• Case analysis of two surgical interventions involving left and right lung procedures.
• Utilization of a right-sided double-lumen tube when the left-side was difficult to insert.
• Assessment of anatomical factors affecting ventilation techniques.
• In the first case, alternative ventilation through a right-sided double-lumen tube was employed due to difficulties with left-side insertion.
• The second case exhibited frequent cuff leaks in double-lumen tubes, leading to issues with effective ventilation.
• Preoperative assessments revealed anatomical challenges impacting airway management strategies.