Transesophageal echocardiographic identification of an abdominal aortic pseudoaneurysm complemented by a transpulmonary echo contrast agent.
Pseudoaneurysm of the abdominal aorta, a rare complication after traumatic injuries, represents a diagnostic challenge for which sophisticated imaging modalities are often used for its early identification. We describe a case in which transesophageal echocardiographic examination complemented by a transpulmonary echo contrast agent was useful not only in demonstrating the pseudoaneurysm, but in helping to localize the intravascular communication between the aorta and the pseudoaneurysm.
Brasch
A V
AV
Division of Cardiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Raissi
S S
SS
Hackner
E L
EL
Khan
S S
SS
Nagai
T
T
Siegel
R J
RJ
D000328:Adult; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
D003287:Contrast Media