Conjoined subrectus pocket for permanent pacemaker placement in the neonate.
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.
Ulicny
K S
KS
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill 27599-7065.
Detterbeck
F C
FC
Starek
P J
PJ
Wilcox
B R
BR
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D006327:Heart Block / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008722:Methods; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial