title: Intermuscular pocket for subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator: Single-center experience.
abstract: The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD) is a novel device now accepted in clinical practice for treating ventricular arrhythmias. In 14 consecutive patients, S-ICD devices were placed in the virtual space between the anterior surface of the serratus anterior muscle and the posterior surface of the latissimus dorsi muscle. During a mean follow up of 9 months, no dislocations, infections, hematoma formations, or skin erosions were observed. Intermuscular implantation of the S-ICD could be a reliable, safe, and appealing alternative to the standard subcutaneous placement.
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo 24127, Italy.
authors.forename: Paola
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ferrari
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo 24127, Italy.
authors.forename: Fabrizio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Giofrè
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo 24127, Italy.
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: De Filippo
keywords: Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator