Implantation of a Cardioverter/Defibrillator in the Subpectoral Region Combined with a Nonthoracotomy Lead System
- 1 April 1992
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
- Vol. 15 (4) , 367-368
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8159.1992.tb05128.x
Abstract
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator was placed into a subpectoral pocket via the incision for cephalic venotomy during implantation of a nonthoracotomy lead system. The approach obviated another incision and subcutaneous tunneling of the leads. There were no perioperative complications and after 6 months of follow-up, the patient continues to tolerate the device satisfactorily.Keywords
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