Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9945692 The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2005 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
A less-invasive technique for explantation of the complete pacemaker system is feasible. This is a reliable method to eradicate infection. Neither cardiopulmonary bypass nor specific intravascular lead extraction devices, such as locking stylets or laser-assisted sheath, are needed.
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Less-Invasive Surgical Extraction of Problematic or Infected Permanent Transvenous Pacemaker System
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