title: Conjoined subrectus pocket for permanent pacemaker placement in the neonate.
abstract: We present a method of pacemaker implantation in neonates using a subxyphoid epicardial lead and subrectus placement of the pulse generator. This method is simple and safe and carries minimal morbidity.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill 27599-7065.
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Ulicny
authors.forename: F C
authors.initials: FC
authors.lastname: Detterbeck
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Starek
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Wilcox
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D006327:Heart Block / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008722:Methods; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial