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  • Title: Sudden Tamponade From Vein Graft Side Branch Avulsion on Removal of Temporary Pacemaker Wires.
    Author: Rahmouni K, Hébert Y, Pellerin M, Perrault LP.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 2021 Jul; 112(1):e23-e25. PubMed ID: 33412142.
    Abstract:
    Temporary epicardial pacing wires are universally used in cardiac surgery and are associated with very low morbidity and mortality. Although rare, serious complications can occur with pacing wires. We present a case of avulsion of a saphenous vein graft side branch caused by removal of pacing wires and leading to pericardial tamponade. Our case favors the use of silk ties rather than hemoclips for occlusion of saphenous vein side branches and illustrates the importance of the location of pacing wires relative to the grafts at the time of coronary artery bypass surgery.
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