The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 30, 599-601, Copyright © 1980 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Pacemaker implantation in infants and children: a simplified approach
SY DeLeon, MN Ilbawi and FS Idriss
A technique for epicardial pacemaker implantation is described. A single
incision is utilized through which the electrode and power pack are
implanted. Twelve infants and children were operated on in the last four
years using this procedure. The marked improvement in cosmetic appearance
and the relative ease in module replacement are major advantages of this
method.