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  • Title: Removal of infected pacemaker leads with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and open surgical exploration of the superior vena cava and innominate veins.
    Author: Feldbaum DM, Brodman RF, Frame R, Camacho MT, Gross J, Ferrick K.
    Journal: Pacing Clin Electrophysiol; 1999 Jun; 22(6 Pt 1):962-4. PubMed ID: 10392398.
    Abstract:
    Despite the use of transvenous methods for extraction of infected leads, failed attempts may result in retained lead fragments. Retained lead fragments may be a focus of continued infection leading to sepsis. We present two patients in which conversion from cardiopulmonary bypass to hypothermic circulatory arrest allowed direct visualization, using venotomies in the superior vena cava and innominate vein to achieve complete removal of retained pacemaker lead fragments. Use of venotomies in the extracardiac venous system is a technical addition to prior descriptions of lead extraction using deep hypothermia and circulatory arrest.
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