Laser recanalization of the subclavian vein.
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.
Henrikson
Charles A
CA
Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, John's Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, USA. chenriks@jhmi.edu
Alexander
Diana
D
Ringel
Richard E
RE
Brinker
Jeffery A
JA
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*