TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IN THE EVALUATION OF AORTIC TRAUMA

Authors
ROSENZWEIG BP GUARNERI E
Citation
Bp. Rosenzweig et E. Guarneri, TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IN THE EVALUATION OF AORTIC TRAUMA, Echocardiography, 13(2), 1996, pp. 247-256
Citations number
48
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiac & Cardiovascular System
Journal title
Echocardiography → ACNP
ISSN journal
07422822
Volume
13
Issue
2
Year of publication
1996
Pages
247 - 256
Database
ISI
SICI code
0742-2822(1996)13:2<247:TEITEO>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is superior to other imaging te chniques for the diagnosis of aortic trauma. It can accurately, rapidl y, and safely diagnose life-threatening conditions such as aortic rupt ure, pseudoaneurysm, traumatic aortic dissection, and intramural hemat oma. TEE is useful for the diagnosis and prevention of iatrogenic aort ic trauma induced by cardiovascular surgery, intraaortic procedures, a nd cardiopulmonary resuscitation.