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Ann Thorac Surg 1975;19:716-718
© 1975 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Removal of Myocardial Fragment Containing a Pacemaker Electrode

Seymour Furman, M.D.*

From the Cardiothoracic Service, Division of Surgery, Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, Bronx, N.Y.

Accepted for publication November 22, 1974.

* Address requests to Dr. Furman, 111 E. 210th St., Bronx, N.Y. 10467.

An implanted right ventricular electrode that had become infected and entrapped was removed using continuous traction. Upon removal it was found to be attached to an irregular mass of myocardium 2 to 3 cm long. No unfavorable effects resulted. A new pacemaker was implanted, and the patient has remained well.






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