title: Extraction of a tunneled jugular defibrillator lead via a superior approach.
abstract: Extraction of cardiac implantable electrical devices (CIED) is becoming an increasing necessity. Infection is among the most frequent and serious complications associated with the surge of CIED implants. We describe the extraction of an infected cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillator (CRT-D) in a patient with a tunneled implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) lead implanted from the right jugular vein.
authors.forename: Bernard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Abi-Saleh
authors.forename: Elie
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Chammas
authors.forename: Bernard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Harbieh
authors.forename: Maurice
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Khoury
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D057510:Endovascular Procedures; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D012804:Sick Sinus Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*