Augmentation mammaplasty approach to pacemaker implantation.
A technique for pacemaker implantation using the inframammary approach for augmentation mammaplasty is described. This technique avoids alteration of body contour and produces a highly acceptable scar. Its use is described in a 16-year-old patient who has been followed for 3 years.
D000293:Adolescent; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000628:therapy; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013575:Syncope / Q000628:therapy