Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography: the roadmap for successful mitral valve repair
Abstract
Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is crucial in defining a real-time imaging guide for a successful surgical repair of degenerative mitral valve (MV) disease. Three-dimensional TEE enhances the echocardiographer's ability to delineate and communicate the pathology more precisely. It is an invaluable tool in guiding peripheral cannulation for minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgical valve repairs and is critical in determining the adequacy of repair and associated complications. As an imaging modality, TEE is an indispensable aid during mitral valve repair (MVR).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Publisher
- AME Publishing Company
- Volume
- 15
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 3–3
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN