title: Transxyphoid approach to retrieval of retained pacemaker leads using laser sheath.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, USA.
authors.forename: Lev
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Khitin
authors.forename: Kenneth
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kratz
mesh_terms: 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