Subfascial implantation of implantable cardioverter defibrillator generator.

Shahian, D M; Williamson, W A; Streitz, J M; Venditti, F J · Ann Thorac Surg · 1992

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

The automatic cardioverter defibrillator generator is a relatively large unit, which has most often been implanted in a subcutaneous pocket. In a consecutive series of 120 primary implantations, we employed a subrectus fascia pocket that has resulted in a cosmetically superior result with a 0.8% incidence of system infection. The technique of subfascial implantation is described.

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