Intrapleural Pocket for Pediatric Epicardial Pacemaker Through Right Axillary Incision.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.07.031.
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Abstract
Congenital complete heart block and acquired complete heart block are serious conduction abnormalities that may necessitate permanent pacemaker placement. Small patient size and anatomy preclude transvenous pacemaker insertion and risk subcutaneous generator pocket complications. This report describes a case of placement of a pediatric bipolar epicardial pacemaker through a right axillary incision with an intrapleural polytetrafluoroethylene membrane pocket to facilitate future generator exchange.
Medical subject headings
- Atrioventricular Block
- Pacemaker, Artificial