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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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  1. 1. Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

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.