Transvenous Rescue of Pacemaker Lead Fragments after Laser Extraction Failure
Journal Title: Journal of Cardiobiology - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Transvenous lead extractions may be very challenging. Experience and a wide variety of extraction tools are essential in successfully managing such procedures. We report the case of a transvenous fragment extraction after an unsuccessful laser lead extraction procedure.
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Christoph Starck
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