title: Laser recanalization of the subclavian vein.
abstract: We report the use of a long wire and introducer as a rail for the laser recanalization of a chronically occluded subclavian vein following extraction of a fractured permanent pacing lead. This allowed new pacing leads to be placed through the previously occluded vessel.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, John's Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, USA. chenriks@jhmi.edu
authors.forename: Charles A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Henrikson
authors.forename: Diana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Alexander
authors.forename: Richard E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Ringel
authors.forename: Jeffery A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Brinker
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000601:surgery*