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1715544

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
7
pubmed:dateCreated
1991-10-2
pubmed:abstractText
Implantation technique for pediatric pacemaking has evolved from predominantly epicardial to predominantly endocardial. One of the potential problems with endocardial pacing in children is their very thin subcutaneous tissue, which can result in an unpleasant cosmetic result. The superficialness of the pacemaker pulse generator also may render it more susceptible to erosion and infection. A series is presented of pediatric patients who underwent implantation of a transvenous bipolar pacing system in the pediatric catheterization laboratory. The pacemaker was implanted under the pectoralis major muscle after a muscle spreading incision was made. The lead was also introduced into the subclavian vein under the pectoralis muscle. No complications resulted, and the cosmetic result was judged to be good to excellent by the parents and physicians. No infections or erosions occurred. The subpectoral pocket is recommended as the preferred site for implantation of transvenous pacemakers in pediatric patients.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
0147-8389
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
14
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1089-92
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1991
pubmed:articleTitle
The subpectoral pocket: the preferred implant site for pediatric pacemakers.
pubmed:affiliation
South Carolina Children's Heart Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.