Subglottic stenosis associated with transesophageal echocardiography.
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is used extensively to assess cardiac function and anatomical relationships in both adults and children. Although considered a noninvasive procedure, TEE in infants and small children may result in airway complications. A patient who developed subglottic stenosis after the use of TEE during a cardiac procedure is reported.
Liu
J H
JH
Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA. liuent@msn.com
Hartnick
C J
CJ
Rutter
M J
MJ
Hartley
B E
BE
Myer
C M
CM
D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005931:Glottis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D007829:Laryngostenosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013771:Tetralogy of Fallot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery