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  • Title: [Treatment of an infection from an intravenous cardiac stimulation lead with extracorporeal circulation].
    Author: Castedo Mejuto E, Toquero Ramos J, Burgos Lázaro R, García Montero C, Castro Conde A, Ortigosa Aso J, Ugarte Basterrechea J.
    Journal: Rev Esp Cardiol; 1999 Aug; 52(8):628-31. PubMed ID: 10439665.
    Abstract:
    The infection of a transvenous lead implanted for cardiac stimulation is a rare but serious complication, because it can lead to the development of septicemia, tricuspid endocarditis, recurrent pulmonary emboli or thrombus formation in right cardiac chambers. The most efficient treatment is the removal of the entire pacing system (generator and lead). We describe our experience with the removal of infected leads with the aid of cardiopulmonary bypass. Indications of this technique and its advantages and disadvantages over the percutaneous extraction methods are discussed. A review of the literature is also presented.
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