Citation
A. Miralles et al., Pacemaker endocarditis: Approach for lead extraction in endocarditis with large vegetations, ANN THORAC, 72(6), 2001, pp. 2130-2132
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975
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Volume
72
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
2130 - 2132
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200112)72:6<2130:PEAFLE>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
We present the case of a patient with vegetations on a pacing lead from a p
acemaker implanted 13 years previously. A new surgical technique for remova
l of infected leads was developed to avoid the increased risk of septic pul
monary embolism. The electrode with vegetations was removed without cardiop
ulmonary bypass using the direct surgical approach described. (C) 2001 by T
he Society of Thoracic Surgeons.