Three-dimensional (3D) transesophageal echocardiographic (TEE) imaging is a relatively
new imaging modality that is increasingly being used to characterize a variety of
cardiac pathologic features. In the present study, we reviewed the 2-dimensional (2D)
and 3D TEE images from our echocardiographic database to identify patients with valve
perforations. A review of the 2D TEE images resulted in the identification of 11 valvular
perforations (6 aortic valves, 4 mitral valves, and 1 tricuspid valve). A review of
the 3D TEE images allowed for the identification of 15 valve perforations (7 aortic
valves, 7 mitral valves, and 1 tricuspid valve), including 4 perforations that could
not be diagnosed using 2D imaging alone. In conclusion, 3D TEE imaging provided added
benefit to traditional 2D TEE imaging because of its ability to provide en face visualization
of the cardiac valves, allowing improved identification and precise anatomic localization
of the perforation.
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Article Info
Publication History
Accepted:
August 17,
2010
Received:
June 21,
2010
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