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Symptomatic Upper Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis After Laser Lead Extraction
- Source :
- Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, Vol 38, Iss 5 (2023)
- Publication Year :
- 2023
- Publisher :
- Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular, 2023.
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Abstract
- ABSTRACT Introduction: Laser lead extraction is a well-established method for removing unwanted leads with low morbidity and mortality. In this small series of cases, we documented our experience with venous thrombosis after laser lead extraction. Methods: Retrospective data of patients who underwent laser lead extraction with postoperative axillo-subclavian vein thrombosis between May 2010 and January 2020 were analyzed. Demographic, operative, clinical, and follow-up characteristics of those patients were collected from our medical database. Results: Six patients underwent percutaneous laser lead extraction. Mean age of the patients was 64±7 years. And four of them were male. A total of 11 leads with a mean age of 92±43.8 months were extracted. Patients presented with painful arm swelling postoperatively. Conclusion: Laser lead extraction may lead to symptomatic upper extremity deep venous occlusion.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16789741
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.60bb9a2dc4314e718d3bc7ab3c3db13f
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.21470/1678-9741-2022-0361