The study will be to demonstrate that, in patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery, lung ultrasound (LUS) in OR is more sensitive, specific and accurate method than thoracic auscultation, for the evaluation of OLV. The aim of the study is to demonstrate how lung ultrasound can be considered an attractive alternative to the routine use of fiberbronchoscope as a first line diagnostic tool to verify the correct position of left double lumen tube.
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To compare trans- thoracic ultrasound method and auscultation in left selective intubation with LDLT, considering them as an alternative to fiberoptic bronchoscope use.
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 years