An Unexpected Complication of Subcutaneous ICD Implantation and its Successful Management

• Published in: JACC. Case reports Vol. 2; no. 6; pp. 889 - 893
• Main Authors: Yanagishita, Tomoya, Sakamoto, Shogo, Yoshisako, Yuta, Sasaki, Kaya, Nakatsuji, Takashi, Tamura, Kenji, Iguchi, Tomokazu, Kataoka, Toru, Izumiya, Yasuhiro, Yoshiyama, Minoru
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.06.2020; Elsevier
• Subjects: lead complication; Mini-Focus Issue: Complications; pneumothorax; subcutaneous implantable cardioverter; CT; lead complication; ICD; subcutaneous implantable cardioverter; S-ICD; pneumothorax

Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation is known to be a safe procedure. However, inappropriate lead insertion can lead to serious complications. We present a case where an inappropriate lead placement resulted in puncturing the lung parenchyma, and successful management of...