TEE (transesophageal echocardiogram) using both 2D and 3D imaging has become an invaluable tool to successfully perform mitral and tricuspid valve repair surgeries. The use of intraoperative TEE is a collaborative effort by the cardiac surgeon, cardiologist, and cardiac anesthesiologist.
Below is a brief video showing a combined mitral and tricuspid repair, illustrating the importance of having a team that is experienced with intraoperative TEE 2D and 3D anatomy.
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