Intermuscular implantation technique for subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillators

Herz
K P LetsasA Sideris

Abstract

The conventional technique for subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) implantation has been associated with pocket complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an alternative intermuscular technique for S‑ICD implantation. S-ICDs were implanted in ten consecutive patients (ten males, mean age: 46.8 ± 14.7 years). The pocket for the pulse generator was made above the serratus anterior muscular fascia and beneath the latissimus dorsi muscle by detaching the fibrous tissue between the muscles. Electrode implantation was performed using the three- (n = 4) or the two-incision technique (n = 6). All S‑ICDs were successfully implanted in the absence of any procedure-related complications with a successful 65-J standard polarity defibrillation threshold testing, apart from one patient with Brugada syndrome who needed device repositioning more dorsally. During a mean follow-up of 16.5 ± 7.3 months, no major complications requiring surgical repair were encountered, while patients demonstrated high levels of comfort and satisfaction with the cosmetic result. One patient experienced an inappropriate shock due to noise detection, which was resolved after reprogramming to a different se...Continue Reading

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