Abstract
Abstract A 70 years old man presented to the emergency department with “accidental” gunshot wound at left hemithorax and left shoulder/arm. Initial clinical assessment showed stable vital signs and implantable cardioverter defibrillator(ICD) protruding outside from large wound in the infraclavicular region. The ICD, previously implanted for secondary prevention of ventricular tachycardia, appeared burned and the battery was exploded. Urgent chest computed tomography scan was performed with evidence of left omeral displaced fracture, large hematoma without arterial injury and many shotgun pellets in left shoulder/arm. The ICD generator was disconnected from passive fixation leads and removed. Patient was stabilized and omeral fracture was fixed. Following leads extraction was successfully performed in hybrid operating room with cardiac surgery standby considering the difficulty of the procedure, the type of leads (double coil, passive fixation) and the risk of complications. The patient was discharged home in good clinical conditions after re-implantation of novel ICD in right infraclavicular region. Emerging technologies are promising in making lead extractions safer and more accessible for patients worldwide. This clinicl case report will provide the most up-to-date indications and procedural approaches for lead extractions and insight on the future trends in this field.
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