Abstract
Transesophageal echocardiography is a relatively safe procedure; however, there are rare complications associated with it. Multiple attempts during TEE can lead to injury of hypopharyngeal or parapharyngeal wall leading to an infection. Here, we describe a case of hypopharyngeal-parapharyngeal abscess resulting from multiple TEE attempts during cardioversion leading to a prolonged hospital course.
Recommended Citation
Shrestha, Anish K; Faisal, Naffa; Bali, Kanchana; Safi, Nadine; Mesalles, Maria E.; and Saleh, Nahar
(2025)
"Deep Neck Space Infection as a complication of Transesophageal Echocardiogram for atrial flutter ablation,"
Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives: Vol. 15:
Iss.
4, Article 25.
DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1520
Available at:
https://scholarlycommons.gbmc.org/jchimp/vol15/iss4/25
