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Conservative Management of Hypopharyngeal Perforation: A Rare Iatrogenic Complication of Transesophageal Echocardiography

Year: 2026

Type: article

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.

Source: Echocardiography

DOI: 10.1111/echo.70372

Authors: Yafeng Guo, Zhaokun Ma, Hongxu Chen, Hua Yan

Institutions: Wuhan Asia Heart Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Esophageal and GI Pathology

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7127343313

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