Transesophageal echocardiography: not an innocuous procedure

Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 Nov;72(5):1725-6. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)02704-1.

Abstract

We report 3 patients who sustained intrathoracic esophageal perforations due to transesophageal echocardiography encountered during the past 2 years. Lack of suspicion of this complication led to delay in diagnosis. Surgical management led to survival of all 3 patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans