Association between epidermal growth factor receptor mutation and improved survival in never-smokers with primary adenocarcinoma of the lung.

In our study of 40 patients, the technique used ensured airway control with continuous pressure control ventilation, thanks to the gas supply at the carina level, so that it did not interfere with the surgical field and when the operating time was unexpectedly prolonged. Also, it allows the use of a normal flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope ( , 6 mm) for the whole procedure, without interfering with ventilation. The ventilation technique that we proposed seems to be secure independently from the percutaneous procedure used in stabilized critically ill patients (mean [ SD] APACHE [acute physiology and chronic health evaluation] III score, 56.80 24.03; Pao2/fraction of inspired oxygen ratio, 253.41 94.83), in whom even a short apnea time can be dangerous.