Asymptomatic esophageal perforation discovered after elective cardiac surgery: the importance of clinical awareness
Abstract Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has become an indispensable part of cardiothoracic surgery at present and is considered to be a safe procedure, rarely associated with complications. However, TEE may cause serious and life threatening complications, as presented in this case report. W...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02551-y |