A view from down under: laparoscopic look at a subrectus pacemaker.
This article describes an infant with multiple congenital anomalies who underwent laparoscopic insertion of a gastrostomy tube. Prior repair of congenital heart defects had resulted in complete heart block necessitating the implantation of an epicardial pacemaker. A photograph taken within the peritoneal cavity provides a unique view of the patient's subrectus pulse generator.
Epstein
Michael R
MR
Divisions of Cardiology and Pediatric Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039, USA. mepstein@chmcc.org
Inge
Thomas H
TH
D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial