Ballon atrial septostomy under transesophageal echocardiographic guidance |
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| Authors: | Christine Boutin John Dyck Lee Benson Christine Houde Robert M Freedom |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Paediatrics, Division of Cardiology, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto School of Medicine, 555 University Avenue, M5G-1X8 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Abstract: | Summary Balloon atrial septostomy is an established method of palliation for several forms of congenital heart disease. Previously performed under fluoroscopic x-ray control, recent reports have demonstrated the utility of transthoracic echocardiographic monitoring. We report the first application of uniplane transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) (6.7-mm probe) as an alternative imaging modality for control of ballon atrial septostomy on neonates in the intensive care unit. |
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| Keywords: | Balloon atrial septostomy Transesophageal echocardiography |
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