Transesophageal echocardiography in an operation for pulmonary arteriovenous malformation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Transesophageal echocardiography has been described as a useful tool in the diagnosis of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations. We describe a case in which intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography was used to aid localization and ensure complete surgical ligation.
Medical subject headings
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Echocardiography, Transesophageal
- Pulmonary Artery
- Pulmonary Veins