It was reported that during a lead extraction procedure to remove 4 infected leads, a tear to the lateral vein of the coronary sinus occurred.Reportedly, the rv lead was removed with the use of a glidelight laser sheath and an lld device for traction.The lead reportedly had implanted into the area near the coronary sinus, and when the lead detached it opened a hole in the lateral vein.A sternotomy was required to successfully repair the injury.The glidelight was then used again.At this time, a tear to the corotid artery was identified.This injury was also repaired, and the patient outcome was good.
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