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Ann Thorac Surg 1987;44:209-211
© 1987 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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A New Technique for Permanent Pacemaker Implantation in Infants and Children

John M. Robertson, M.D., Hillel Laks, M.D.*

Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Accepted for publication November 14, 1986.

* Address reprint requests to Dr. Laks, UCLA Medical Center, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Permanent pacemaker implantation in the infant or young child presents the surgeon with many technical problems unique to this population. A new technique of implantation is described that was used successfully in 6 pediatric patients. The technique is simple to perform and gives very satisfactory results.




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