Boutin C, Dyck J, Benson L, Houde C, Freedom R M
Department of Paediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto School of Medicine, Ontario, Canada.
Pediatr Cardiol. 1992 Jul;13(3):176-7. doi: 10.1007/BF00793952.
Balloon atrial septostomy is an established method of palliation for several forms of congenital heart disease. Previously performed under fluoroscopic x-ray control, recent reports have demonstrated the utility of transthoracic echocardiographic monitoring. We report the first application of uniplane transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) (6.7-mm probe) as an alternative imaging modality for control of balloon atrial septostomy on neonates in the intensive care unit.
