Transesophageal Echocardiography in Pediatric Congenital Cardiac Surgery and Catheter Intervention

This book reviews the history and evolution ofintraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)as appliedin various pediatric congenital heart surgeries, catheter intervention procedures and hybrid surgeries. The development of the pediatric TEE is described, including safety and efficacy data in infants and neonates. Practical insights of the use of TEE in cardiac surgery and catheter interventionare highlightedthrough actual case presentations with images andillustrations. Topics covered include TEE monitoring from pre-procedural planning, real-time assist during the surgery, confirmation of the intended results, as well as identification of residual lesionsthat requirefurther surgical correction. This book will be a valuableresourcefor practitioners working in the field of pediatric congenital heart diseases surgery and interventional procedures where TEE playsa vital role.