Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology · 1985 · 20 citations · 10 references
MedicineSurgeryElectrophysiologyPacemaker CareRemoval TechniquesExternal PacingLeadless PacemakersPacemaker ComplicationsPacemaker MalfunctionPermanent Pacemaker TherapySubclavian Artery InterventionTip Removal
During attempted removal of an infected permanent pacemaker system, the electrode fractured, leaving the tined tip embedded in the wall of the left subclavian vein. The electrode tip was successfully removed using a Dotter basket retrieval kit.
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