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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Main Authors: N. A. Hasami, W. W. L. Li, T. Smith, A. F. T. M. Verhagen, K. Ko, R. H. Heijmen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02551-y