Hybrid minimally invasive technique with the bidirectional rotational Evolution® mechanical sheath for transvenous lead extraction: A collaboration between electrophysiologists and cardiac surgeons
Uno studio per “Wiley, journal of Arrhythmia”, dei dottori:
Federico Migliore MD, PhD | Giacomo Cavalli MD | Tomaso Bottio MD, PhD |Martina Testolina MD | Manuel De Lazzari MD, PhD | Emanuele Bertaglia MD, PhD |Sabino Iliceto MD | Gino Gerosa MD
Abstract: We report a case of a 63-year-old man referred for lead extraction with the bidirec- tional rotational Evolution” RL mechanical sheath because of systemic infection. As it was judged a “high-risk” procedure, we opted for a “hybrid,” minimally invasive approach consisting in a minithoracotomic access. This technique is a feasible approach, and it might be a potential safer alternative in the most challenging transvenous lead extraction procedures.