[Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography]

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) offers real-time, non-invasive imaging during surgery.
• It provides critical hemodynamic and morphological data without radiation or contrast agents.
• TEE facilitates intraoperative monitoring and diagnostic assessment, improving surgical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the essential role of TEE in optimizing outcomes for thoracic and cardiovascular surgeries.
• To underscore TEE's utility in various surgical scenarios, including mitral valve repair and acute aortic dissection.
• To emphasize the efficient utilization of TEE in hybrid operating rooms.

Main Methods:

• TEE provides real-time assessment of cardiac and thoracic structures.
• It evaluates surgical procedure adequacy and detects adverse events.
• TEE guides interventions like cannulae and catheter manipulation.

Main Results:

• TEE is vital for successful mitral valve repair and re-repair decisions.
• In acute aortic dissection, TEE is a primary information source for treatment strategies.
• TEE identifies tumor invasion into adjacent structures in thoracic surgery.

Conclusions:

• TEE is indispensable for intraoperative monitoring and diagnostic imaging in complex surgeries.
• Its unique capabilities enhance surgical precision and patient safety.
• Full utilization of TEE is recommended to optimize thoracic and cardiovascular surgical outcomes.