Diagnosis of cardiac tamponade with transesophageal echocardiography following the induction of anesthesia for suspected testicular torsion

Ann Card Anaesth. 2015 Jul-Sep;18(3):449-52. doi: 10.4103/0971-9784.159828.

Abstract

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a valuable tool for evaluating hemodynamic instability in patients under general anesthesia. We present the case of a 28-year-old man who presented with complaints of testicular pain concerning for testicular torsion. After induction of general anesthesia for scrotal exploration and possible orchiopexy, the patient developed severe and persistent hypotension. Using intraoperative TEE, the diagnosis of pericardial tamponade was made, and an emergent pericardial window was performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anesthesia, General*
  • Cardiac Tamponade / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cardiac Tamponade / surgery
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Spermatic Cord Torsion*