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Akhtar Z, Kontogiannis C, Georgiopoulos G, Starck CT, Leung LWM, Lee SY, Lee BK, Seshasai SRK, Sohal M, Gallagher MM. Comparison of non-laser and laser transvenous lead extraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Europace 2023; 25:euad316. [PMID: 37882609 PMCID: PMC10638006 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euad316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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AIMS Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) is performed using non-laser and laser techniques with overall high efficacy and safety. Variation in outcomes between the two approaches does exist with limited comparative evidence in the literature. We sought to compare non-laser and laser TLE in a meta-analysis. METHODS AND RESULTS We searched Medline, Embase, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.gov, and CENTRAL databases for TLE studies published between 1991 and 2021. From the included 68 studies, safety and efficacy data were carefully evaluated and extracted. Aggregated cases of outcomes were used to calculate odds ratio (OR), and pooled rates were synthesized from eligible studies to compare non-laser and laser techniques. Subgroup comparison of rotational tool and laser extraction was also performed. Non-laser in comparison with laser had lower procedural mortality (pooled rate 0% vs. 0.1%, P < 0.01), major complications (pooled rate 0.7% vs. 1.7%, P < 0.01), and superior vena cava (SVC) injury (pooled rate 0% vs. 0.5%, P < 0.001), with higher complete success (pooled rate 96.5% vs. 93.8%, P < 0.01). Non-laser comparatively to laser was more likely to achieve clinical [OR 2.16 (1.77-2.63), P < 0.01] and complete [OR 1.87 (1.69-2.08), P < 0.01] success, with a lower procedural mortality risk [OR 1.6 (1.02-2.5), P < 0.05]. In the subgroup analysis, rotational tool compared with laser achieved greater complete success (pooled rate 97.4% vs. 95%, P < 0.01) with lower SVC injury (pooled rate 0% vs. 0.7%, P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Non-laser TLE is associated with a better safety and efficacy profile when compared with laser methods. There is a greater risk of SVC injury associated with laser sheath extraction.
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- Zaki Akhtar
- Department of Cardiology, St George’s University Hospital, London, UK
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- School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King’s College London, London, UK
- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, German Heart Center Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, St George’s University Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Medicine, San Joaquin General Hospital, French Camp, CA, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, St George’s University Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Cardiology, St George’s University Hospital, London, UK
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Efficacy and mortality of rotating sheaths versus laser sheaths for transvenous lead extraction: a meta-analysis. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2021:10.1007/s10840-021-01076-x. [PMID: 34839431 DOI: 10.1007/s10840-021-01076-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Rotating and laser sheaths are both routinely used in transvenous lead extraction (TLE) which can lead to catastrophic complications including death. The efficacy and risk of each approach are uncertain. To perform a meta-analysis to compare success and mortality rates associated with rotating and laser sheaths. METHODS We searched electronic academic databases for case series of consecutive patients and randomized controlled trials published 1998-2017 describing the use of rotating and laser sheaths for TLE. Among 48 studies identified, rotating sheaths included 1,094 patients with 1,955 leads in 14 studies, and laser sheaths included 7,775 patients with 12,339 leads in 34 studies. Patients receiving rotating sheaths were older (63 versus 60 years old) and were more often male (74% versus 72%); CRT-P/Ds were more commonly extracted using rotating sheaths (12% versus 7%), whereas ICDs were less common (37% versus 42%), p > 0.05 for all. Infection as an indication for lead extraction was higher in the rotating sheath group (59.8% versus 52.9%, p = 0.002). The mean time from initial lead implantation was 7.2 years for rotating sheaths and 6.3 years for laser sheaths (p > 0.05). RESULTS Success rates for complete removal of transvenous leads were 95.1% in rotating sheaths and 93.4% in laser sheaths (p < 0.05). There was one death among 1,094 patients (0.09%) in rotating sheaths and 66 deaths among 7,775 patients (0.85%) in laser sheaths, translating to a 9.3-fold higher risk of death with laser sheaths (95% CI 1.3 to 66.9, p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Laser sheaths were associated with lower complete lead removal rate and a 9.3-fold higher risk of death.
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Guo X, Hayward RM, Vittinghoff E, Lee SY, Harris IS, Pletcher MJ, Lee BK. Seguridad de la extracción transvenosa de electrodos en las cardiopatías congénitas del adulto: una perspectiva nacional. Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed) 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recesp.2020.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Bencardino G, Ruscio E, Scacciavillani R. Powered sheaths for lead extraction. PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: PACE 2021; 44:1769-1780. [PMID: 34486141 DOI: 10.1111/pace.14350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) has seen a rapid expansion in the past 20 years. The procedure has changed from early techniques involving simple manual traction that frequently proved themselves ineffective for chronically implanted leads, and carried significant periprocedural risks including death, to the availability of a wide range of more efficacious techniques and tools, providing the skilled extractor with a well-equipped armamentarium. The reduction in morbidity and mortality associated with these new extraction techniques has widened indications to TLE from prevalent use in life-threatening situations, such as infection and sepsis, to a more widespread use even in noninfectious situations such as malfunctioning leads. Powered sheaths have been a remarkable step forward in this improvement in TLE procedures and recent registries at high-volume centers report high success rates with exceedingly low complication rates. This review is aimed at describing technical features of powered sheaths as well as reported performance during TLE procedures.
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- Gianluigi Bencardino
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Guo X, Hayward RM, Vittinghoff E, Lee SY, Harris IS, Pletcher MJ, Lee BK. Safety of transvenous lead removal in adult congenital heart disease: a national perspective. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 74:943-952. [PMID: 33127317 DOI: 10.1016/j.rec.2020.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Data are scarce on outcomes of transvenous lead removal (TLR) in adult congenital heart disease (CHD). We evaluated the safety of the TLR procedure in adult CHD patients from a 10-year national database. METHODS We used the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Nationwide Inpatient Sample to identify TLR procedures in adult patients with and without CHD from 2005 to 2014. Outcomes included in-hospital mortality and complications. RESULTS Of 132 068 adult patients undergoing TLR, 1939 had simple CHD, 657 had complex CHD, and 626 had unclassified CHD. The number of TLR procedures in adult CHD slightly increased from 236 in 2005 to 445 in 2014, with fluctuations over the study period. The overall rate of any complications in the TLR procedure was 16.6% in patients with CHD vs 10.1% in patients without CHD (P <.001). In a propensity score-matched cohort, CHD was associated with a higher risk of any complication after full adjustment vs patients without CHD (adjusted odd ratio, 1.49; 95% confidence interval, 1.11-1.99; P=.007). Simple and complex CHD were associated with 1.5- and 2.1-fold increased risks of any TLR-related complication, respectively. CHD was not associated with an increased risk of in-hospital mortality (adjusted odd ratio, 0.77; 95% confidence interval, 0.42-1.39; P=.386). CONCLUSIONS Compared with patients without CHD, adult patients with simple and complex CHD undergoing TLR are more likely to have complications but show no increase in mortality.
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- Xiaofan Guo
- Department of Cardiology, First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, California, United States.
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California, United States; Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of California, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California, United States
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Migliore F, Testolina M, Sagone A, Carretta D, Agricola T, Rovaris G, Piazzi E, Facchin D, Lazzari M, Zorzi A, Melillo F, Cataldi C, Marzi A, Bottio T, Tarzia V, Gerosa G, Iliceto S, Bertaglia E, Mazzone P. Multicenter experience with the Evolution RL mechanical sheath for lead extraction using a stepwise approach: Safety, effectiveness, and outcome. PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: PACE 2019; 42:989-997. [DOI: 10.1111/pace.13700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2018] [Revised: 03/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Federico Migliore
- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular SciencesUniversity of Padova Padova Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular SciencesUniversity of Padova Padova Italy
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- Policlinico IRCCS Multimedica Sesto San Giovanni Milano Italy
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- Unit of Cardiovascular Diseases, Azienda Ospedaliera UniversitariaOspedale Policlinico Consorziale Bari Italy
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- Electrophysiology Unit“Spirito Santo” Hospital Pescara Italy
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- Interventional Electrophysiology UnitSan Gerardo Hospital Monza Italy
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- Interventional Electrophysiology UnitSan Gerardo Hospital Monza Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular SciencesUniversity of Padova Padova Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular SciencesUniversity of Padova Padova Italy
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- Department of Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Arrhythmia Unit and Electrophysiology LaboratoriesOspedale San Raffaele Milan Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular SciencesUniversity of Padova Padova Italy
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- Department of Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Arrhythmia Unit and Electrophysiology LaboratoriesOspedale San Raffaele Milan Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular SciencesUniversity of Padova Padova Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular SciencesUniversity of Padova Padova Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular SciencesUniversity of Padova Padova Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular SciencesUniversity of Padova Padova Italy
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular SciencesUniversity of Padova Padova Italy
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- Department of Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Arrhythmia Unit and Electrophysiology LaboratoriesOspedale San Raffaele Milan Italy
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Sharma S, Ekeruo IA, Nand NP, Sundara Raman A, Zhang X, Reddy SK, Hariharan R. Safety and Efficacy of Transvenous Lead Extraction Utilizing the Evolution Mechanical Lead Extraction System. JACC Clin Electrophysiol 2018; 4:212-220. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2017.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2017] [Revised: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 12/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Belykh E, Yagmurlu K, Martirosyan NL, Lei T, Izadyyazdanabadi M, Malik KM, Byvaltsev VA, Nakaji P, Preul MC. Laser application in neurosurgery. Surg Neurol Int 2017; 8:274. [PMID: 29204309 PMCID: PMC5691557 DOI: 10.4103/sni.sni_489_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2016] [Accepted: 08/18/2017] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Technological innovations based on light amplification created by stimulated emission of radiation (LASER) have been used extensively in the field of neurosurgery. METHODS We reviewed the medical literature to identify current laser-based technological applications for surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic uses in neurosurgery. RESULTS Surgical applications of laser technology reported in the literature include percutaneous laser ablation of brain tissue, the use of surgical lasers in open and endoscopic cranial surgeries, laser-assisted microanastomosis, and photodynamic therapy for brain tumors. Laser systems are also used for intervertebral disk degeneration treatment, therapeutic applications of laser energy for transcranial laser therapy and nerve regeneration, and novel diagnostic laser-based technologies (e.g., laser scanning endomicroscopy and Raman spectroscopy) that are used for interrogation of pathological tissue. CONCLUSION Despite controversy over the use of lasers for treatment, the surgical application of lasers for minimally invasive procedures shows promising results and merits further investigation. Laser-based microscopy imaging devices have been developed and miniaturized to be used intraoperatively for rapid pathological diagnosis. The multitude of ways that lasers are used in neurosurgery and in related neuroclinical situations is a testament to the technological advancements and practicality of laser science.
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- Evgenii Belykh
- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical University, Irkutsk, Russia
- School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Irkutsk State Medical University, Irkutsk, Russia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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Diemberger I, Mazzotti A, Giulia MB, Biffi M, Cristian M, Massaro G, Matteo M, Martignani C, Letizia ZM, Ziacchi M, Reggiani B, Reggiani ML, Battistini P, Boriani G. From lead management to implanted patient management: systematic review and meta-analysis of the last 15 years of experience in lead extraction. Expert Rev Med Devices 2014; 10:551-73. [PMID: 23895081 DOI: 10.1586/17434440.2013.811837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Percutaneous lead extraction is considered a safe and effective procedure, although published results derive primarily from cohort studies. The authors performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the last 15 years' experience in this field, to give an objective evaluation of the efficacy and safety of this procedure. Moreover, the subsequent metaregression analysis enabled the identification of the main factors influencing these results: patient age, presence of leads in situ for more than 1 year, presence of device infection and use of laser sheath. These findings are significant in order to improve our extraction approach, data reporting and future research.
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- Igor Diemberger
- Institute of Cardiology, Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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Wang W, Wang X, Modry D, Wang S. Cardiopulmonary Bypass Standby Avoids Fatality due to Vascular Laceration in Laser-Assisted Lead Extraction. J Card Surg 2014; 29:274-8. [DOI: 10.1111/jocs.12294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Wei Wang
- Division of Cardiac Surgery; Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute; University of Alberta; Edmonton Alberta Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery; Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute; University of Alberta; Edmonton Alberta Canada
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery; The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Jiangsu Provincial Hospital); Nanjing China
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery; Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute; University of Alberta; Edmonton Alberta Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery; Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute; University of Alberta; Edmonton Alberta Canada
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Mazzone P, Tsiachris D, Marzi A, Ciconte G, Paglino G, Sora N, Gulletta S, Vergara P, Della Bella P. Advanced techniques for chronic lead extraction: heading from the laser towards the evolution system. Europace 2013; 15:1771-6. [PMID: 23645529 DOI: 10.1093/europace/eut126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Patrizio Mazzone
- Arrhythmia Unit and Electrophysiology Laboratories, Department of Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery, Ospedale San Raffaele, via Olgettina 60, Milan, Italy
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McCANTA ANTHONYC, KONG MELISSAH, CARBONI MICHAELP, GREENFIELD RUTHA, HRANITZKY PATRICKM, KANTER RONALDJ. Laser Lead Extraction in Congenital Heart Disease: A Case-Controlled Study. PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: PACE 2013; 36:372-80. [DOI: 10.1111/pace.12071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2012] [Revised: 10/10/2012] [Accepted: 11/04/2012] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Guo-tao M, Qi M, Chao-ji Z, Li-hua C. Surgical removal of a giant vegetation on permanent endocavitary pacemaker wire and lead. CHINESE MEDICAL SCIENCES JOURNAL = CHUNG-KUO I HSUEH K'O HSUEH TSA CHIH 2011; 26:251-253. [PMID: 22218056 DOI: 10.1016/s1001-9294(12)60011-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Pacemaker lead infections are rare. There are only about 0.4%-1.1% of the patients who have been implanted permanent pacemakers suffering from serious infections which lead to endocarditis. Generally, removal of the infected pacemaker wire and lead, long-term anti-infection therapy, and implantation of a new pacemaker to another anatomic site are accepted approaches for these patients.
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- Ma Guo-tao
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Peiking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peiking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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Scott PA, Chow W, Ellis E, Morgan JM, Roberts PR. Extraction of pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator leads: a single-centre study of electrosurgical and laser extraction. Europace 2009; 11:1501-4. [DOI: 10.1093/europace/eup263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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CESARIO DAVID, KEDIA ROHIT, DESAI NIRAV, ABOULHOSN JAMIL, USLAN DANIEL, BOYLE NOEL, FUJIMURA OSAMU, SHEHATA MICHAEL, BUCH ERIC, SHIVKUMAR KALYANAM. Device Extraction in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2009; 32:340-5. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2008.02242.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Pacemaker and ICD leads: Strategies for long-term management. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2008; 23:59-72. [DOI: 10.1007/s10840-008-9249-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2007] [Accepted: 02/25/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Khairy P, Roux JF, Dubuc M, Thibault B, Guerra PG, Macle L, Mercier LA, Dore A, Roy D, Talajic M, Pagé P. Laser Lead Extraction in Adult Congenital Heart Disease. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2007; 18:507-11. [PMID: 17343721 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2007.00782.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND In adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), lead extraction procedures are expected to parallel increasing transvenous pacemaker and defibrillator implantations. We sought to assess the safety and feasibility of laser lead extraction in ACHD. METHODS AND RESULTS All laser lead extractions (Spectranectics, Colorado Springs, CO, USA) performed at the Montreal Heart Institute between September 2000 and August 2005 were prospectively registered. Efficacy and complications in patients with ACHD were compared to the larger cohort. Laser lead extraction was attempted on 270 leads in 175 patients. In ACHD, 23 (five atrial, 15 ventricular pacing, and three defibrillator) leads were targeted in 16 patients. Indications were: infection 44%, dysfunction 25%, upgrade 25%, and pain 6%. Patients with ACHD were younger (43.0 +/- 13.5 vs 63.7 +/- 14.7 years, P < 0.0001) and had a higher proportion of active fixation leads (74% vs 37%, P = 0.0013). Lead age in patients with and without ACHD was 9.0 +/- 5.2 vs 7.7 +/- 5.2 years (P = 0.2713). Overall, 21 of 23 leads (91%) were successfully extracted in ACHD compared with 220 of 247 leads (89%) (P = 0.7405). One major complication (6.3%) occurred in ACHD (tricuspid valve laceration) compared with five major (3.0%) and eight minor (5.0%) complications in patients without ACHD. Presence of ACHD did not modulate procedural success (OR 1.3, 95% CI [0.3, 5.8]) or complications (OR 1.0, 95% CI [0.2, 4.4]). Median procedural time was 27 minutes longer in ACHD (127 vs 100 minutes, P = 0.0595). CONCLUSION In selected patients with ACHD, laser lead extraction may be performed with a safety and efficacy profile comparable to patients without ACHD.
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- Paul Khairy
- Adult Congenital Heart Center, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Roux JF, Pagé P, Dubuc M, Thibault B, Guerra PG, Macle L, Roy D, Talajic M, Khairy P. Laser Lead Extraction: Predictors of Success and Complications. PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: PACE 2007; 30:214-20. [PMID: 17338718 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2007.00652.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Paralleling the rise in pacemaker and defibrillator implantations, lead extraction procedures are increasingly required. Concerns regarding failure and complications remain. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 200 lead extraction procedures were performed at the Montreal Heart Institute between September 2000 and August 2005. In 23 patients, all leads were removed by traction with a locking stylet. A total of 270 leads were extracted using a laser sheath system (Spectranectics, Colorado Springs, CO, USA) in 177 procedures involving 175 patients (74% male), age 62+/-16 years. Procedural indications were: infection 88 (50%), dysfunction 54 (30%), upgrade 21 (12%), and other 14 (8%). Overall, 241 leads (89%) were successfully extracted, 7 (3%) were partially extracted (< or = 4 cm retained), and 22 (8%) were non-extractable. In multivariate analyses, predictors of failed extraction were longer time from implant (OR 1.16 per year, P=0.0001) and history of hypertension (OR 5.2, P=0.0023). Acute complications occurred in 14 of 177 procedures (7.9%): 8 (4.5%) minor and 6 (3.4%) major, with one death. In multivariate analyses, the only predictor of acute complications was laser lead extraction from both right and left sides during the same procedure (OR 9.4, P = 0.0119). In addition, 3 of 10 patients with failed or partially extracted infected systems eventually required open chest explantation because of endocarditis. CONCLUSION Most leads not amenable to manual traction may be successfully extracted by a percutaneous laser sheath system. While most complications are minor, major complications including death may occur. Older leads are at higher risk for failed extraction. Endocarditis may ensue if infected leads are incompletely removed.
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- Jean-François Roux
- Electrophysiology Service, Department of Cardiology, Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Canada
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Eckart RE, Hruczkowski TW, Landzberg MJ, Ames A, Epstein LM. Pulmonary Arterial Embolization of Pacemaker Lead Electrode Tip. PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: PACE 2006; 29:784-7. [PMID: 16884517 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2006.00435.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Complications with extraction of abundant endovascular systems increase with time since implantation. As the number of implanted devices increases, successful management of complications needs to be disseminated. We present a 46-year-old woman with endovascular leads placed 15 years previously requiring extraction. Using laser-assistance the leads were removed, although the passive lead tips were unable to be extracted, and were retained in the superior vena cava. One lead tip embolized to the distal pulmonary bed within 24 hours of her operative procedure. Computed tomography and pulmonary arteriography suggested a near immediate thrombogenic process. A multidisciplinary approach was utilized to identify management strategies that allowed for a satisfactory patient outcome.
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- Robert E Eckart
- Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Moak JP, Freedenberg V, Ramwell C, Skeete A. Effectiveness of Excimer Laser-Assisted Pacing and ICD Lead Extraction in Children and Young Adults. PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: PACE 2006; 29:461-6. [PMID: 16689839 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2006.00376.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND High capture thresholds, decreased electrical sensing, and lead fractures continue to be a problem in children undergoing transvenous pacing. The clinician must therefore decide at the time of pacing system revision to either abandon chronically implanted transvenous pacing leads or extract them. METHODS We report our experience using an excimer laser-assisted (LA) strategy for removing chronically implanted pacing (36) and implantable cardioverter/defibrillator (ICD) (7) leads in children and young adults. The study population consisted of 25 patients, in whom 29 procedures were performed. The patients ranged in age from 8.4 to 39.9 years, median age was 13.9 years, at the time of the extraction procedure. In all procedures, a Spectranectics locking stylet and excimer laser sheath were used to assist in lead extraction. RESULTS Lead removal was complete for 39 (91%) leads, and partial for four leads. In two patients, the pacing lead tip was retained and in two, the ring electrode from a bipolar pacing lead was left in situ. All ICD leads were removed completely. Two major complications occurred--cardiac perforation and tamponade (1), and thrombosis of the left subclavian/innominate vein (1). LA extraction facilitated the implantation of new pacing or ICD leads in three patients with obstructed venous access. CONCLUSIONS Removal of pacing and ICD leads using an excimer LA technique was highly successful. Lead removal was complete in 91%. The most common indication for lead removal in our study was lead fracture. Complications were few, but may be significant.
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- Jeffrey P Moak
- Department of Cardiology, Children's National Medical Center, George Washington School of Medicine, Washington, DC 20010, USA.
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Ghosh N, Yee R, Klein GJ, Quantz M, Novick RJ, Skanes AC, Krahn AD. Laser Lead Extraction: Is There a Learning Curve? PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: PACE 2005; 28:180-4. [PMID: 15733175 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2005.09368.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Laser extraction of device leads offers an attractive alternative to countertraction and electrosurgical dissection sheath, potentially increasing efficacy and reducing complications. Wider adoption of this technology depends on relative ease of use. We report the experience of a new center to define the "learning curve." We performed 76 laser lead extractions in 75 patients (age 63 +/- 17 years, 59 male) from July 2001 to January 2004. Two experienced device implanters who were novice extractors underwent a 2-day site visit to a high volume extraction center for training. Lead extractions were performed in the operating room with immediate surgical backup. The indication for extraction was infection in 39 (systemic in 15), erosion or pain in 11, and lead related or debulking in 25. Complete removal was achieved in 139 of 145 leads (14 ICD, 131 pacemaker). Partial removal (<4 cm retained) was achieved in five leads (4%), and one lead could not be extracted. Complete success was 95% in the first third of patients, 94% in the second third, and 100% in the latter third. Fluoroscopy time fell from 19 +/- 22 minute in the first third of patients to 11 +/- 8 minute in the second third to 8 +/- 4 minute in the latter third (ANOVA P = 0.02). No major complications occurred. Local bleeding required minor left subclavian vein repair in two individuals. Symptomatic venous thrombosis occurred in 3 of the first 11 cases 1-21 days after extraction, but did not occur in the next 64 consecutive patients who received a 1-month anticoagulation regimen (27% vs 0%, P < 0.001). One patient developed venous thrombosis 3 weeks following cessation of warfarin therapy. Practice guidelines reasonably recommend appropriate training prior to independent performance of lead extraction. The current study suggests that experienced device implanters with appropriate operative backup taking a limited, but intensive training program can be safe and effective at lead extraction in a short time, in part a reflection of the improved technology.
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- Nina Ghosh
- Division of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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Khitin L, Kim K, Kratz J. Transxyphoid Approach to Retrieval of Retained Pacemaker Leads Using Laser Sheath. PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: PACE 2005; 28:157-9. [PMID: 15679647 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2005.09361.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The problem of retained intracardiac foreign bodies remains a concern, particularly in symptomatic patients with endocarditis. This report describes a recently applied technique using transxyphoid application of the Spectranetics Laser Sheath (SLS) for retrieval of a retained right atrial (RA) pacemaker lead. This approach represents modification of the Byrd's technique.
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- Lev Khitin
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, USA
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Verma A, Wilkoff BL. Intravascular pacemaker and defibrillator lead extraction: A state-of-the-art review. Heart Rhythm 2004; 1:739-45. [PMID: 15851249 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2004.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2004] [Accepted: 09/11/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Atul Verma
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Section of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Ohio 44195, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Continued growth in the elderly population and expanding indications have resulted in a progressive increase in the number of implants of pacemakers and defibrillators. Concomitant with these expanding numbers, more leads require removal, due especially to mechanical dysfunction, the need to upgrade to more complex devices, or local or systemic infection. Further, leads have become more complex, particularly for defibrillator systems, resulting in the development of powered extraction sheaths to expedite their removal. For these reasons, it is important to understand the expanding indications, procedural aspects, and limitations of arrhythmia device extraction. RECENT FINDINGS Expanded indications for lead extraction include upgrade to more complex systems, particularly pacemaker to defibrillator or biventricular device, extraction through occluded vasculature to produce a conduit for reimplantation, more frequent removal due to vascular overload with multiple leads, and a finite frequency of infection, occurring particularly with device replacement or revision. Powered sheaths now include laser and electrocautery systems, both improving the ease of lead explantation. SUMMARY Complication rates remain low but constant with extraction of larger numbers of leads using new technologies. Expansion of the use of biventricular systems, with implantation of coronary sinus electrodes, will continue to challenge lead extraction in terms of technology and safety. Design of leads that are easier to remove remains of paramount importance.
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- Steven P Kutalek
- Cardiac Electrophysiology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102, USA.
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Moskowitz WB, Titus JL, Topaz O. Excimer laser ablation for valvular angioplasty in pulmonary atresia and intact ventricular septum. Lasers Surg Med 2004; 35:327-35. [PMID: 15611958 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.20106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The prognosis for infants with pulmonary atresia and intact ventricular septum (PA/IVS) is poor and they present a major management challenge. Mechanical penetration of the atretic pulmonary valve is an applicable option for decompression of the right ventricle and optimization of left ventricular function. The utilization of laser energy for debulking and vaporization of the atretic valve tissue is a relevant approach due to the potential for controlled, precise mode of energy distribution. STUDY DESIGN/PATIENTS AND METHODS A 4-month-old female with PA/IVS whose failure to thrive was accompanied by critical hemodynamic abnormalities received successful percutaneous pulmonary valve plate ablation by a 0.9 mm pulsed-wave ultraviolet excimer laser catheter (308 nm wavelength, fluence 50 mJ/mm(2); 30 Hz). A "step-by-step" lasing technique was applied whereby the tip of the emitting laser catheter is advanced ahead of a guide wire that serves mainly as support for positioning of that catheter. RESULTS Adequate penetration of the atretic tissue enabled introduction of balloon dilations resulting in patency of the atretic valve, decompression of the right ventricle, improved right and left ventricular hemodynamics, and oxygenation. To further investigate the effect of excimer laser energy on atretic valvular tissue this laser was applied in a specimen of heart from an infant who died because of PA/IVS. Histopathologic examination of the irradiated tissue revealed no laser-induced injury to the pulmonary valve. CONCLUSIONS Thus, laser ablation and penetration of an atretic pulmonary valve is feasible and safe. The penetration of the atretic valve with the laser catheter enables subsequent introduction of various sizes balloon dilations. The application of available laser sources for treatment of congenital heart diseases is reviewed.
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- William B Moskowitz
- Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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