@article{ACS2893,
author = {Jörg Ender and Sophia Sgouropoulou},
title = {Value of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) guidance in minimally-invasive mitral valve surgery},
journal = {Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery},
volume = {2},
number = {6},
year = {2013},
keywords = {},
abstract = {The role of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has increased tremendously since its first use in 1979. Today intraoperative TEE is a class I indication for surgical mitral valve reconstruction for evaluation of mitral valve pathology, graduation of mitral regurgitation and detection of potential risk factors as well as post-repair assessment. Real-time three-dimensional TEE offers anatomical visualization of the mitral valve apparatus, fundamental for virtual surgical planning of proper annuloplasty ring size. As minimally invasive and even off-pump techniques for mitral valve repair become more popular, image guidance by intraoperative TEE will play an essential role.},
issn = {2304-1021}, url = {https://www.annalscts.com/article/view/2893}
}