[The use of echocardiography in visualisation of thoracic aorta. The role of intraoperative transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE)].
Transoesophageal echocardiography is an effective tool in visualisation of intrathoracic aorta. It is highly sensitive in diagnosis of aneurysms, atheromas, posttraumatic ruptures, abnormalities of aortic valve, and complications of bacterial endocarditis. It is superior to other methods in diagnosis of aortic dissection. It is rapid, cheap and can be done at the bedside. TEE is especially helpful in patients undergoing cardiac operations. It makes possible the detection of atheromatosis and assessment of plaque morphology in thoracic aorta. In cases with high risk of peripheral embolisation the surgical strategy is changed.
Klinika Kardiochirurgii Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku.
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D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D050197:Atherosclerosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal / Q000379:methods*; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative / Q000379:methods*; D012421:Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging