Multiplane transesophageal echocardiography: a roadmap for mitral valve repair.
Multiplane transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is useful in providing a detailed anatomic map for successful mitral valve repair. This report describes an approach, developed over the past two to three years, which helps to delineate valve anatomy in specific detail. Mid-esophageal views are selected to view different segments of the valve leaflets. When correlated with surgical anatomy, this approach is found to be both practical and useful.
Shah
P M
PM
Hoag Heart Institute, Newport Beach, California 92652-6100, USA.
Raney
A A
AA
Duran
C M
CM
Oury
J H
JH
D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal / Q000379:methods*; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative / Q000379:methods; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods