Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
1999 Jul;32(7):668-670.
Removal of Entrapped Pacemaker Electrode: One Case Report
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- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan City Medical Center.
- 2Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Dong-A University.
Abstract
- The most important indication for the removal of the lead-electrode system is the presence of an infection. When an infection occurs, the entire pacemaker system including the impluse generator and lead-electrode system should be removed. The entrapped electrode can be removed by a continous traction, by the use of forceps, snares or baskets, by the use of a locking stylet or a dilator sheath, and by an operation. We report a case that underwent a removal of an entrapped transvenous pacemaker electrode by the use of snaring technique.
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