title: The evolution of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography.
abstract: In this article, the development of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is reviewed. It took two decades to develop the present clinical applications of TEE. This modality will continue to serve as a monitor and diagnostic tool to ensure better care of patients in the operating room and the intensive care units.
authors.affiliation: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Yasu
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Oka
mesh_terms: D000761:Anesthesia Department, Hospital / Q000266:history; D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000266:history; D002309:Cardiology / Q000266:history*; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching / Q000266:history; D006801:Humans; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative / Q000266:history; D009519:New York City