Splenic injury after intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography.
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Abstract
A 55-year-old woman underwent coronary artery bypass grafting and mitral valve repair using intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Postoperatively she had hemodynamic instability associated with an increase in abdominal size and a drop in hemoglobin. At laparotomy, a splenic hilar laceration was discovered, which was presumed to be associated with intraoperative TEE. She underwent emergent splenectomy. This case demonstrates that although rare, serious complications can occur with TEE.
Medical subject headings
- Coronary Artery Bypass
- Coronary Disease
- Echocardiography, Transesophageal
- Intraoperative Complications
- Mitral Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Spleen