Echocardiography. 2026 Feb;43(2):e70372. doi: 10.1111/echo.70372.
ABSTRACT
This case highlights a rare but life-threatening complication of TEE-hypopharyngeal perforation. Blind probing when encountering resistance is a critical avoidable risk factor. Early recognition of symptoms and prompt diagnosis enable successful conservative management in select patients.
PMID:41631515 | DOI:10.1111/echo.70372