A transesophageal echocardiography examination clarifies the cause of cardiovascular collapse during scoliosis surgery in a child
2011
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The prone position is required for posterior spinal fusion surgery and may be associated with cardiovascular changes, including a decrease in venous return and cardiac index. We report a case of a patient who developed cardiovascular collapse, increased central venous pressure (CVP), and massive bleeding during posterior spinal fusion surgery. A transesophageal echocardiography examination (TEE) documented a right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) obstruction associated with the use of transverse bolsters.
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