Proper probe size for pediatric transesophageal echocardiography

Large adult size transesophageal echocardiographic probes have been used for examination of older children and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease. Smaller probes are now available for smaller subjects.

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Published in	The American journal of cardiology Vol. 72; no. 5; pp. 491 - 492
Main Authors	Geoffrey Stevenson, J., Sorensen, Gregory K.
Format	Journal Article
Language	English
Published	New York, NY Elsevier Inc 15.08.1993 Elsevier Elsevier Limited
Subjects	Adolescent Airway Obstruction - etiology Biological and medical sciences Cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular system Child Child, Preschool Echocardiography - adverse effects Echocardiography - instrumentation Equipment Design Heart Diseases - diagnostic imaging Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Medical equipment Medical research Medical sciences Ultrasonic investigative techniques Human Sonography Echocardiography Small dimension Transesophageal route Probe Child Ultrasonic transducer Esophagus
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ISSN	0002-9149 1879-1913
DOI	10.1016/0002-9149(93)91155-B

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Summary:	Large adult size transesophageal echocardiographic probes have been used for examination of older children and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease. Smaller probes are now available for smaller subjects.
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ISSN:	0002-9149 1879-1913
DOI:	10.1016/0002-9149(93)91155-B