NYMC Faculty Publications
Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography to Monitor for Pulmonary Emboli in a Pediatric Patient Undergoing Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma of the Liver Resection
Author Type(s)
Faculty
DOI
10.1155/2021/5532028
Journal Title
Case Reports in Anesthesiology
First Page
5532028
Last Page
5532028
Document Type
Case Report
Publication Date
6-19-2021
Department
Anesthesiology
Abstract
A minimally invasive monitoring technique, intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), has been utilized to provide real-time data on volume status and ventricular function in patients undergoing liver transplantation. In this case, TEE was utilized in an 8-year-old female undergoing undifferentiated embryonal sarcoma of the liver resection to monitor for pulmonary emboli, particularly a saddle embolus. In addition to visualization of cardiac structures, TEE can also be utilized to monitor the liver, lungs, spleen, and kidneys. Monitoring for echocardiographic findings of pulmonary embolism in this high-risk patient was an integral part of effective intraoperative management.
Recommended Citation
Salik, I., Lamper, N., Mehta, B., & Chan, K. (2021). Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography to Monitor for Pulmonary Emboli in a Pediatric Patient Undergoing Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma of the Liver Resection. Case Reports in Anesthesiology, 2021, 5532028-5532028. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5532028
