| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2882945 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
As open heart surgery yielded similar results with regard to survival and complications, implantable cardioverter defibrillator lead removal using extracorporeal circulation may be well justified as a last therapeutic option, eg, in case of large bacterial vegetations.
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Authors
Daniele MD, Christian G. MD, Andreas MD, Rainer MD, Hans Heinrich MD, Christof MD,