ICD implantation via thoracoscopy, "mailslot" thoracotomy, and subxiphoid incision. Ann Thorac Surg 1994 Feb;57(2):475-6
Date
02/01/1994Pubmed ID
8311618DOI
10.1016/0003-4975(94)91023-5Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0028345572 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 2 CitationsAbstract
An improved method of thoracoscopic implantable cardioverter defibrillators implantation is described. "Mailslot" thoracotomy is more expeditious than thoracoscopic implantation via multiple ports. If required for adequate defibrillation thresholds, subxiphoid, subdiaphragmatic implantation of a defibrillator patch may be performed.
Author List
Brodman RF, Furman S, Fell SC, Foxx MJ, Frame RA, Fisher JD, Kim SG, Roth JA, Ferrick KJAuthor
James A. Roth MD Associate Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AgedDefibrillators, Implantable
Humans
Male
Thoracotomy
Ventricular Fibrillation