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Oesophageal perforation: an unexpected complication during extraction of a pacing lead. A case report

BACKGROUND: Peri-procedural transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is important in monitoring and minimizing major complications during pacing lead extraction. It is a widely accepted precautionary measure, especially in extractions considered to be higher risk. Pacing lead extraction may be challe...

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Autores principales: Leung, Lisa W M, Gomes, John, Domenichini, Giulia, Gallagher, Mark M
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6439371/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31020253
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytz008