Transesophageal echocardiography in acute aortic transection.

Galvin, I F; Black, I W; Lee, C L; Horton, D A · Ann Thorac Surg · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Confirming the diagnosis of acute transection of the descending aorta can be problematic. Unnecessary patient movement and time delay are often associated with conventional investigations. We describe a patient in whom such an injury was clearly and quickly defined at the bedside by transesophageal echocardiography.

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