Multiplane Transesophageal Echocardiography

Transoesophageal cardiography, in which the ultrasound probe is passed down the patient's oesophagus, has substantially improved the quality of the images of heart chambers and structures previously difficult to view using transthoracic echocardiography. This text is designed for those contemplating the purchase of a multiplane transducer and those introducing multiplane into their clinical practice.