title: Injury to a saphenous vein graft during removal of a temporary epicardial pacing wire electrode.
abstract: Removal of a temporary atrial epicardial pacemaker electrode damaged a saphenous vein graft. A new blood clot was removed from the damaged graft. The hole was successfully repaired with a polypropylene suture. Pacing wires should be carefully sited and should be removed only when facilities for urgent operation are available.
authors: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary.
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Price
authors: D J
authors: DJ
authors: Keenan
mesh_terms: D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000601:surgery*; D000789:Angina, Unstable / Q000601:surgery*; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D004566:Electrodes; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012086:Reoperation; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000293:injuries / Q000637:transplantation*