Subglottic stenosis associated with transesophageal echocardiography

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2000 Sep 15;55(1):47-9. doi: 10.1016/s0165-5876(00)00354-2.

Abstract

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is used extensively to assess cardiac function and anatomical relationships in both adults and children. Although considered a noninvasive procedure, TEE in infants and small children may result in airway complications. A patient who developed subglottic stenosis after the use of TEE during a cardiac procedure is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal / adverse effects*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Glottis / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intubation, Intratracheal
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Laryngostenosis / diagnosis
  • Laryngostenosis / etiology*
  • Male
  • Risk Assessment
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tetralogy of Fallot / surgery