Usefulness of transesophageal echocardiography in the evaluation of celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery involvement in acute aortic dissection

Mesenteric ischemia is a serious complication of acute aortic dissection (AAD) and its early diagnosis is vital for prognosis and appropriate treatment indication. Arteries affected by this complication are the celiac trunk (CTr) and superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and their evaluation is usually based on computed tomography angiography (CTA). Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is also a useful technique for diagnosing AAD and is essential in monitoring surgical or endovascular treatment when CTA is not available.
Source: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research