Perirenal space implantation of permanent cardiac pacemakers in infants and small children.

Autor: Hafez A, Conso JF, Belhaj M, Planche C, Binet JP
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon [Thorac Cardiovasc Surg] 1983 Apr; Vol. 31 (2), pp. 101-4.
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021953
Abstrakt: Permanent pacemakers were implanted in 40 children aged one day to 17 years. A new technique, necessitating thoracotomy and lumbotomy, is described briefly. Indications were surgical block in 22 (55%) and congenital block in 18 (45%) patients. Five of 40 (12.5%) died. Reoperation was required 4 times: for electrode problems (3), and wound problem (one). No late infection or wire fractures were noted. The time paced ranged from 7 days to 37 months. All of these patients received lithium units.
Databáze: MEDLINE