Reliability of Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography During Tetralogy of Fallot Repair

2000 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 319-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
JAMES J. JOYCE ◽  
EUGENE Y. HWANG ◽  
HENRY B. WILES ◽  
CHARLES H. KLINE ◽  
SCOTT M. BRADLEY ◽  
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Author(s):  
О. С. Бородінова

This study was performed to define a value of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (ITEE) during tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) repair. Methods. Intraoperatively 64 patients with ToF were examined by TEE before and after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Results. All preoperative diagnosis were confirmed by ITEE, except two cases when ITEE excluded diagnosis of PA branches’ stenosis and one case when additional muscular ventricular septal defect was detected. Was revealed a strong correlation of PV annulus Z-score diameter by ITEE with intraoperative data (r=0,802; p<0.00001). Significant RVOTO was detected by ITEE in two patients (3,1%) and three patients (4,7%) underwent a reoperation on pulmonary branches due to ITEE data. Conclusions. ITEE imaging is a valuable, safe and accurate tool for anatomical, hemodynamic, and functional assessment during ToF repair.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-57
Author(s):  
Theresa A Tacy

ABSTRACT Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is now an integral part of intraoperative management of TOF patients undergoing intracardiac repair. With the availability of micro TEE probes, intraoperative TEE care can now be provided to even the smallest of patients. It provides live images of the anatomical and pathophysiological state of the heart and allows perioperative physicians to modify surgical and medical treatment perioperatively. During pre-bypass period, TEE confirms preoperative diagnosis and can provide additional information which might be missed on transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). It also helps in modifying intraoperative surgical plan if new findings are detected intraoperatively. In addition, real time information on volume status and inotropy helps in management of hemodynamics and preventing hypercyanotic spells in prebypass period. Adequacy of surgical repair can be assessed in immediate post-bypass period and any residual defect can be corrected before patient leaves the operating room. Post repair information on anatomical and pathophysiologic status helps guiding management in intensive care unit. How to cite this article Puri GD, Raj R, Tacy TA. Transesophageal Echocardiography for Tetralogy of Fallot Repair: What a Perioperative Physician need to know?. J Perioper Echocardiogr 2014;2(2):51-57.


2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-73
Author(s):  
Usha Kiran ◽  
Suruchi Ladha ◽  
Neeti Makhija ◽  
Uma Balasubramaniam ◽  
Velayoudam Devagourou

ABSTRACT Gerbode defect is a rare type of left ventricle (LV) to right atrium (RA) shunt. It is congenital in origin, but acquired cases are also described, usually following infective endocarditis, valve replacement, trauma, or myocardial infarction. We, hereby, report two cases of acquired Gerbode defect after tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) repair, and describe the role of echocardiography in the complete visualization of the anatomical defect, and in differentiation of this shunt from other conditions. The role of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is highlighted during reintervention for successful shunt closure. How to cite this article Ladha S, Balasubramaniam U, Kiran U, Makhija N, Devagourou V. Gerbode Defect following Tetralogy of Fallot Repair: The Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography. J Perioper Echocardiogr 2017;5(2):70-73.


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