Fig. 4From: Modified transesophageal echocardiography of the dissected thoracic aorta; a novel diagnostic approachPanel (a) Modified TEE long- and short axis (X-plane) view of the distal ascending aorta (DAA), showing an intimal tear. Panel (b) Same image with color-Doppler showing differential flow in the true- and false lumen. 1 = Trachea with inflated endotracheal balloon; 2 = True lumen; 3 = False lumen; 4 = Intimal tearBack to article page