ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Laser lead extraction is a well-established method for removing unwanted leads with low morbidity and mortality. In this small series of cases, we documented our experience with venous thrombosis after laser lead extraction.
Methods:
Retrospective data of patients who underwent laser lead extraction with postoperative axillo-subclavian vein thrombosis between May 2010 and January 2020 were analyzed. Demographic, operative, clinical, and follow-up characteristics of those patients were collected from our medical database.
Results:
Six patients underwent percutaneous laser lead extraction. Mean age of the patients was 64±7 years. And four of them were male. A total of 11 leads with a mean age of 92±43.8 months were extracted. Patients presented with painful arm swelling postoperatively.
Conclusion:
Laser lead extraction may lead to symptomatic upper extremity deep venous occlusion.
Keywords:
Subclavian Vein; Venous Thrombosis; Vascular Diseases; Arm; Morbidity
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