Contralateral pneumothorax following repositioning of an atrial lead.
A right-sided pneumothorax developed several hours after atrial lead repositioning following otherwise straightforward implantation of a biventricular defibrillator from a left subclavian approach. Right atrial lead perforation was presumed, though this could not be demonstrated on computed tomography. The patient was managed conservatively and made a full recovery.
North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Lane, Crumpsall, UK. vpettemerides@yahoo.co.uk
Victoria
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Pettemerides
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Jenkins
D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome