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Highlights • Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is considered as a safe and non-invasive procedure.• Complications include odynophagia, upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage, endotracheal tube malpositioning and dental injury.• One of the rarer complications… Click to show full abstract
Highlights • Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is considered as a safe and non-invasive procedure.• Complications include odynophagia, upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage, endotracheal tube malpositioning and dental injury.• One of the rarer complications includes oesophageal perforation.• A high index of suspicion is crucial, particularly if there was a struggle in introducing the TOE probe.• Prompt diagnosis and vital investigations are crucial in order to advocate the early management of patients.• Conservative management may be worthwhile in a stable patient despite delayed presentation.
Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2019
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