Use of transesophageal echocardiography for visualization of the patent ductus arteriosus during transcatheter coil embolization.
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) enhances our ability to see the patent ductus arteriosus in the dog. The improved visualization may potentially improve our ability to perform transcatheter coil embolization in patients that are more likely to have a successful outcome. This report uses still and video images to detail the specifics of coil embolization as performed with the assistance of TEE and compares the images with those of angiography, surgery and postmortem examination.
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From the Section of Cardiology, Department of Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853.
Sydney Moïse
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Kraus
Marc S
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Gelzer
Anna Rm
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Rishniw
Mark
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Flanders
James A
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Renaud-Farrell
Shari
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Charter
Mary Ellen
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