transoesophageale
Transoesophageale refers to a route of administration or a position within the oesophagus. In a medical context, "transoesophageal" often describes procedures or devices that pass through or are located in the oesophagus. For instance, a transoesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) involves inserting a transducer probe into the oesophagus to obtain detailed ultrasound images of the heart. This approach provides a clearer view than a transthoracic echocardiogram because the oesophagus lies directly behind the heart, minimizing interference from the chest wall.
The term can also be used in other fields, though less commonly. For example, in research involving