Brodman RF, Furman S, Fell SC, Foxx MJ, Frame RA, Fisher JD, Kim SG, Roth JA, Ferrick KJ. ICD implantation via thoracoscopy, "mailslot" thoracotomy, and subxiphoid incision.
Ann Thorac Surg 1994;
57:475-6. [PMID:
8311618 DOI:
10.1016/0003-4975(94)91023-5]
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Abstract
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.
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