Author/Authors :
Omer Goktekin، نويسنده , , Yavuz Besoglu، نويسنده , , Sait M. Dogan، نويسنده , , Alparslan Birdane، نويسنده , , Ahmet Unalir، نويسنده , , Bulent Gorenek، نويسنده , , Gulmira Kudaiberdieva، نويسنده , , Yuksel Cavusoglu، نويسنده , , Necmi Ata، نويسنده , , Recep Aslan، نويسنده , , Bilgin Timuralp، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Occlusion of the superior vena cava is a rare but serious complication of transvenous endocardial pacing. We describe an unusual approach for permanent pacemaker implantation using the azygous vein in a patient with occlusion of the bilateral total subclavian and innominate veins after previous bilateral pectoral pacemaker implantation. Endocardial pacing using the azygous vein with minimal invasive thoracotomy may be a good option for patients with inaccessible subclavian route.
