Combined LASER and femoral approach to remove a previous failure of Riata lead extraction. Issue 9 (20th July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dello Russo, Antonio; Fassini, Gaetano Michele; Conti, Sergio; Vettor, Giulia; Casella, Michela; Tundo, Fabrizio; Roberto, Maurizio; Grillo, Francesco; Alamanni, Francesco; Tondo, Claudio
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 5:Issue 9(2017)
• Page Start: 1459
• Page End: 1461
• Publication Date: 2017-07-20
• Subjects: Conductor externalization -- hybrid procedure -- insulation failure -- LASER -- lead extraction; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.746
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Transvenous extraction of Riata lead could be a challenging procedure due to insulation failure and conductor cables' externalization through the eroded outer insulation. In this case, a complete lead extraction was achieved through a combined LASER and femoral approach because of the massive conductors' externalization. Abstract : Transvenous extraction of Riata lead could be a challenging procedure due to insulation failure and conductor cables' externalization through the eroded outer insulation. In this case, a complete lead extraction was achieved through a combined LASER and femoral approach because of the massive conductors' externalization.