Is percutaneous removal of perforated transvenous leads safe and feasible in patients with iatrogenic lead perforation?
Percutaneous extraction of perforated transvenous leads is a feasible and safe approach when performed by experienced operators with surgical backup.
Percutaneous removal of perforated leads is feasible and safe in the EP lab when performed by experienced operators. Surgical backup should be readily available given the potential consequences of this complication.
Younis et al. (2025) studied this question.