title: Combined Subpectoral Implantation of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator and Augmentation Mammoplasty in a Young Female Patient.
abstract: Subcutaneous implantation of a cardiac implantable electronic device is the standard method. Occasionally, subpectoral cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation via axillary incisions is performed in young female patients for cosmetic purposes. Because subpectoral CIED implantation and augmentation mammoplasty involve the same layer, it is feasible to perform both procedures simultaneously. We report a case of combined subpectoral implantation of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and augmentation mammoplasty via the axillary approach in a young female patient with dilated cardiomyopathy and small breasts.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Dong-Jun
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Jae-Sun
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Uhm
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Je Wook
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Jong-Chan
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Youn
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Dong Won
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Bon-Nyeo
authors.initials: BN
authors.lastname: Koo
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Moon-Hyoung
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Lee
keywords: Female; Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator; Mammoplasty; Pectoralis muscles; Young adult