Repair of Superior Vena Caval Perforation during Pacemaker Placement with Video-Assisted Limited Thoracotomy
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https://doi.org/10.1532/hsf.555Abstract
We report a case of a patient who sustained superior vena cava perforation just proximal to the innominate-caval confluence during pacemaker implantation. Because this complication was recognized early and the dilator was left in place, the patient remained hemodynamically stable and successfully underwent a videoscopically assisted repair of the superior vena caval perforation through a limited thoracotomy incision.References
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