title: ICD implantation via thoracoscopy, "mailslot" thoracotomy, and subxiphoid incision.
abstract: An improved method of thoracoscopic implantable cardioverter defibrillators implantation is described. "Mailslot" thoracotomy is more expeditious than thoracoscopic implantation via multiple ports. If required for adequate defibrillation thresholds, subxiphoid, subdiaphragmatic implantation of a defibrillator patch may be performed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY 10467.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Brodman
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Furman
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Fell
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Foxx
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Frame
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Roth
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Ferrick
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods*; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000628:therapy*