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December 1, 1993Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology

Surgical Removal of Infected Transvenous Pacemaker Leads

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Why the study?

Is surgical removal of infected transvenous pacemaker leads safe and feasible?

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the surgical removal of infected transvenous pacemaker leads to prevent severe complications.
Review of 5,089 patients with pacemaker implants from 1972, analyzing cases of infection and surgical removal.
Inclusion of surgical techniques involving cardiopulmonary bypass or inflow occlusion for lead removal.
Assessment of patient outcomes post-surgery, with a focus on high-risk groups.
91 infections recorded; 1.06% infection rate in the patient population.
Four patients underwent surgical removal due to infection; nine were referred from other institutions.
Surgery was performed safely, even in unstable or elderly patients, indicating its necessity rather than a last resort.

Structured PICO

Is surgical removal of infected transvenous pacemaker leads safe and feasible?

Population

13 patients requiring surgical removal of infected transvenous pacemaker leads (4 from a cohort of 5,089 patients implanted at Montefiore Medical Center, and 9 referred from other institutions)

Intervention

Surgical removal of infected transvenous pacemaker leads using cardiopulmonary bypass or inflow occlusion

Outcome

Safety and feasibility of surgical removalsafety

Surgical removal of infected transvenous pacemaker leads is a safe approach that can be utilized even in unstable or elderly patients.

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Implication

Supports earlier surgical consideration in high-risk cases; leaves open need for prospective validation before broader adoption.

Cite This Study

Frame et al. (1993) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a07b5fb15d371b388386cb2 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8159.1993.tb02348.x

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Surgical Removal of Infected Transvenous Pacemaker Leads

Key Points

Structured PICO

Discussion

Implication

Cite This Study

Surgical Removal of Infected Transvenous Pacemaker Leads

Key Points

Structured PICO

Discussion

Implication

Cite This Study

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