Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) was not applied in this patient in fear of increased risk of esophageal varicose bleeding in a liver cirrhotic patient.

• 经食道心臓超音波是诊断静脉气栓的有力工具，在肝硬化的病人身上虽非绝对禁忌症，但须护慎使用。