title: A new technique for permanent pacemaker implantation in infants and children.
abstract: Permanent pacemaker implantation in the infant or young child presents the surgeon with many technical problems unique to this population. A new technique of implantation is described that was used successfully in 6 pediatric patients. The technique is simple to perform and gives very satisfactory results.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Robertson
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Laks
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000601:surgery; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers