Diagnosis of cardiac tamponade with transesophageal echocardiography following the induction of anesthesia for suspected testicular torsion.
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2015-07
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Abstract
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a valuable tool for evaluating hemodynamic instability in patients
under general anesthesia. We present the case of a 28‑year‑old man who presented with complaints of
testicular pain concerning for testicular torsion. After induction of general anesthesia for scrotal exploration
and possible orchiopexy, the patient developed severe and persistent hypotension. Using intraoperative TEE,
the diagnosis of pericardial tamponade was made, and an emergent pericardial window was performed.
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Pericardial effusion, Pericarditis, Tamponade, Testicular torsion, Transesophageal echocardiography
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McHugh Stephen M, Wang Xiao, Sullivan Erin A. Diagnosis of cardiac tamponade with transesophageal echocardiography following the induction of anesthesia for suspected testicular torsion. Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia. 2015 Jul; 18(3): 449-452.