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Repair of Superior Vena Caval Perforation during Pacemaker Placement with Video-Assisted Limited Thoracotomy. heart surgery forum Fann, J. I., Atwood, J. E., Burdon, T. A. 2004; 7 (1): 1-3

Abstract

Abstract 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.

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