Implantable cardioverter defibrillator: the role of thoracoscopy.
Video techniques have been used in many centers to assist with pericardial patch placement for implantable defibrillators. Although there are some specific instances where this technique would be helpful, the success of the transvenous systems will limit the application of this approach.
Mack
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Section of Thoracic Surgery, Medical City Dallas Hospital, Texas.
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Ryan
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D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D006801:Humans; D017180:Tachycardia, Ventricular / Q000628:therapy*; D013690:Television; D013906:Thoracoscopy; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000628:therapy*