Key result
Intraoperative TEE identified a prominent Eustachian valve as the source of preoperative diagnostic error, correctly redefining a presumed sinus venosus atrial septal defect as a secundum type.
Population
5-year-old, 20-kg girl referred for closure of a presumed sinus venosus atrial septal defect with a history…
Design
Case_report
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May avert ASD misclassification from prominent Eustachian valve; leaves open whether routine intraoperative TEE improves congenital surgery outcomes.
Case Report (n=1)
Intraoperative TEE is crucial in congenital heart surgery to accurately define anatomy and prevent surgical errors caused by misinterpretation of structures such as a prominent Eustachian valve.
Miller‐Hance et al. (1997) conducted a case report in Atrial septal defect (n=1). Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) was evaluated. Intraoperative TEE identified a prominent Eustachian valve as the source of preoperative diagnostic error, correctly redefining a presumed sinus venosus atrial septal defect as a secundum type.
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