A Rare Complication: Anchoring Sleeve Embolization During Lead Extraction Procedure

Sleeve Embolization During Extraction

Authors

  • Gorkem Kus, MD Department of Cardiology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
  • Goksel Cagirci, MD Department of Cardiology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
  • Ayse Kevser Tuna, MD Department of Cardiology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
  • Sakir Arslan, MD Department of Cardiology, Antalya Education and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey

Keywords:

extraction, infection, sleeve embolization

Abstract

The number of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantations has increased over recent years as a result of increasing life expectancy, population growth, and better access to healthcare. Even with improvements in CIED implantation and extraction methods, problems can still arise during these types of procedures. However, loss of the anchoring sleeve during this procedure is extremely rare. Here, we report a case of embolization of the anchoring sleeve into the left pulmonary artery during the extraction procedure and successful removal of the embolized material using the goose-neck snare technique.

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Published

2024-07-01

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024)

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Case reports

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