Fig. 1From: Modified transesophageal echocardiography of the dissected thoracic aorta; a novel diagnostic approachSchematic overview of modified transesophageal echocardiography. 1. Esophagus with TEE probe; 2. Trachea and left main bronchus with inflated endotracheal “A-View” balloon creating an echocardiographic window to the aortic arch; 3. Distal ascending aorta, aortic arch and branching vessels; 4. Pulmonary arteryBack to article page