[The insertion of permanent pacemaker leads via the retro-pectoral veins (author's transl)].
When it is not possible to use the cephalic vein for the insertion of a permanent pacemaker wire, the veins situated below the clavicular head of the pectoralis major, close to the lateral border of its upper part, can be used. This is possible in 87.6% of cases. The use of this approach is associated with a lower reoperation rate than the cephalic vein way.
D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles; D014680:Veins / Q000601:surgery
Mise en place des sondes de stimulation cardiaque permanente par les veines rétro-pectorales.