PMID: 9558696Apr 29, 1998Paper

Accidental entry of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator lead into the left hepatic vein detected by transesophageal echocardiography

Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE
K OrihashiM Sueshiro

Abstract

We report a case of accidental entry of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator lead into the hepatic vein, which was not noted on fluoroscopy but was apparent when transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) was used incidentally. The lead was depicted in the hepatic vein as strongly echogenic, accompanied by an acoustic shadow. Additional bending of the stylet was helpful for successful advancement of the lead. TEE provides additional information in such cases, although indications for its use should be explored because of its possible complications.

References

Jan 1, 1995·Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : Official Publication of the American Society of Echocardiography·D GilonA J Rein

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Aug 22, 2003·Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE·Mauricio AbelloJosé Luis Dominguez

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