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Highlights • Transoesophageal echocardiography has a low severe morbidity rate and an exceptional mortality rate.• Zenker’s Divertculum perforation is a life-threatening complication which may occur during this procedure and may… Click to show full abstract
Highlights • Transoesophageal echocardiography has a low severe morbidity rate and an exceptional mortality rate.• Zenker’s Divertculum perforation is a life-threatening complication which may occur during this procedure and may require emergency surgery.• Some techniques are described in the literature to perform a safe transoesophageal echocardiography in patients with Zenker’s diverticulum when necessary.• Check lists should be implemented in order to avoid foreseeable complications.
Keywords:
life threatening;
perforation;
zenker diverticulum;
transoesophageal echocardiography
Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020
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