[Intra-operative echocardiography].
The usefulness of intra-operative echocardiography, especially, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) was highlighted. Preoperative re-evaluation by TEE provides new information that is not obtainable by other preoperative examinations. In addition, real-time 3-dimensional TEE has recently become available, which may bring a lot of benefits for the mitral valve surgery. Intra-operative TEE examination is useful in detecting the proper positioning of the catheter for cardiopulmonary bypass, the trapped air, residual shunt, and other abnormalities. Early postoperative TEE exam is also useful in preventing the risk of re-operation. Despite some limitations, intra-operative TEE is one of the important technology to support the thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.
Okamoto
Hirotsugu
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Department of Anesthesiology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan.
D013504:Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures; D002648:Child; D019560:Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures