Transnasal TOE: An alternate approach in the setting of difficult probe placement for seated spinal surgery

Transnasal transoesophageal echocardiography may be an effective alternative approach when difficulty is encountered while placing a probe for patients with severe kyphoscoliosis. We describe a successful approach in a patient presenting for orthopaedic fixation and review the current literature.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Fitzsimons, Michael G, Kamdar, Brinda, Eyvazzadeh, Johnica, Heidi, B
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications 2010
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2876908/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20532078
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0019-5049.60503
Descripción
Sumario:Transnasal transoesophageal echocardiography may be an effective alternative approach when difficulty is encountered while placing a probe for patients with severe kyphoscoliosis. We describe a successful approach in a patient presenting for orthopaedic fixation and review the current literature.

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