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Successful Transvenous Lead Extraction of Abandoned Lead Implanted Through Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava Publisher Pubmed



Samimi S1 ; Eslami M1 ; Sardari A1 ; Heidaribakavoli AR2 ; Mazaherian M1 ; Mollazadeh R1
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Source: Future Cardiology Published:2022


Abstract

Persistent left superior vena cava, the most common thoracic venous anomaly, may complicate transvenous lead extraction (TLE). We report a successful case of TLE in a patient with persistent left superior vena cava, despite a long dwelling time and several pocket revisions due to pocket infection. The lead was removed via a hand-powered mechanical extraction sheath, and postoperative complications did not occur. Complicated TLE cases may have a better outcome if performed in a high-volume center with experienced specialists. © 2022 Future Medicine Ltd.