title: Arteriovenous fistula after laser-assisted extraction of an implantable defibrillator lead.
abstract: Laser lead extraction is a relatively new adjunct in managing patients with chronically implanted devices. It carries the potential for a number of procedure-related complications which can present acutely or in a delayed fashion. We present a case of a rather uncommon delayed complication of laser lead extraction and its management with a successful outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Albertra, Canada. alayadhi@ualberta.ca
authors.forename: Walid
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Alayadhi
authors.forename: Shaohua
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Randall G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D017536:Carotid Artery, Common / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D020878:Device Removal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography; D015607:Stents; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D016896:Treatment Outcome