The Value of a Systematic Transesophageal Echocardiography Examination: An Isolated Finding mimicking a Pleural Effusion

Abstract

ABSTRACT An interesting case report of presumed pleural fluid collection observed during routine intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography examination is presented here. Acquisition of an isolated image without giving due consideration to the technique used in obtaining that image may be misleading and result in avoidable patient intervention. How to cite this article Kunju SAM, Rapchuk IL. The Value of a Systematic Transesophageal Echocardiography Examination: An Isolated Finding mimicking a Pleural Effusion. J Perioper Echocardiogr 2016;4(2):64-66.