Multiplane Transesophageal Echocardiography: A Roadmap for
Mitral Valve Repair
Pravin M. Shah MD, Aidan A. Raney MD, Carlos M.G. Duran MD,
James H. Oury MD

Multiplane transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is useful in providing a detailed anatomic map for successful mitral valve repair. This report describes an approach which has been developed over the past two to three years which helps to delineate valve anatomy in specific detail. Mid-esophageal views are selected to view different segments of the valve leaflets. When correlated with surgical anatomy, this approach is found to be both practical and useful.