Intra-diaphragmatic pacemaker implantation in very low weight premature neonate.
Implantation of a pacemaker (PM) in very low weight premature neonates can be a challenging procedure because of the actual dimension of generators. Ideal placement of the PM is still controversial. We describe a technique of intra-diaphragmatic PM implantation in a 1.3 kg neonate.
Roubertie
François
F
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Bordeaux Heart University Hospital, University of Bordeaux 2, 5 avenue Magellan, 33604 Pessac Cedex, France.
Le Bret
Emmanuel
E
Thambo
Jean Benoit
JB
Roques
Xavier
X
D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000601:surgery*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006327:Heart Block / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D019102:Infant, Very Low Birth Weight; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D016896:Treatment Outcome