Injury to a saphenous vein graft during removal of a temporary epicardial pacing wire electrode |
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Authors: | C Price D J Keenan |
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Affiliation: | Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary. |
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Abstract: | Removal of a temporary atrial epicardial pacemaker electrode damaged a saphenous vein graft. A new blood clot was removed from the damaged graft. The hole was successfully repaired with a polypropylene suture. Pacing wires should be carefully sited and should be removed only when facilities for urgent operation are available. |
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