A Unique Case of Central Line Fracture Due to Laser Lead Extraction.

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Citation: JACC. Case Reports. 4(24):101633, 2022 Dec 21.PMID: 36684034Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital Center | MedStar Washington Hospital CenterlDepartment: Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship | Electrophysiology | Medicine/Internal MedicineForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Case ReportsYear: 2022ISSN:
  • 2666-0849
Name of journal: JACC. Case reportsAbstract: Transvenous laser-assisted lead extraction is successful, with a low procedural complication rate for a wide range of indications. Here, we report a case of right internal jugular triple-lumen central venous catheter fracture and subsequent embolism to the right pulmonary artery during laser lead extraction that was successfully retrieved with a gooseneck snare. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.). Copyright © 2022 The Authors.All authors: Towheed AFiscal year: FY2023Digital Object Identifier:
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Transvenous laser-assisted lead extraction is successful, with a low procedural complication rate for a wide range of indications. Here, we report a case of right internal jugular triple-lumen central venous catheter fracture and subsequent embolism to the right pulmonary artery during laser lead extraction that was successfully retrieved with a gooseneck snare. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.). Copyright © 2022 The Authors.

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