Transxyphoid approach to retrieval of retained pacemaker leads using laser sheath.
The problem of retained intracardiac foreign bodies remains a concern, particularly in symptomatic patients with endocarditis. This report describes a recently applied technique using transxyphoid application of the Spectranetics Laser Sheath (SLS) for retrieval of a retained right atrial (RA) pacemaker lead. This approach represents modification of the Byrd's technique.
Khitin
Lev
L
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, USA.
Kim
Kenneth
K
Kratz
John
J
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D012804:Sick Sinus Syndrome / Q000628:therapy