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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1983; 31(2): 101-104
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021953
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Perirenal Space Implantation of Permanent Cardiac Pacemakers in Infants and Small Children

A. Hafez, J. F. Conso, M. Belhaj, C. Planche, J. P. Binet
  • Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Surgical Center Marie Lannelongue, Le Plessis Robinson, France
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1982

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19 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Permanent pacemakers were implanted in 40 children aged one day to 17 years. A new technique, necessitating thoracotomy and lumbotomy, is described briefly. Indications were surgical block in 22 (55%) and congenital block in 18 (45%) patients. Five of 40 (12.5%) died. Reoperation was required 4 times: for electrode problems (3), and wound problem (one). No late infection or wire fractures were noted. The time paced ranged from 7 days to 37 months. All of these patients received lithium units.

Key words

Congenital heart disease - Congenital atrioventricular block - Postoperative atrioventricular block - Pacemaker implantation