2023
DOI: 10.1111/jce.15856
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Outcomes of chlorhexidine lavage without capsulectomy versus complete capsulectomy after lead extraction for the treatment of cardiac implantable electronic device infection

Abstract: Introduction Capsulectomy is recommended in patients with cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection after transvenous lead extraction (TLE) but is time‐consuming and requires extensive tissue debridement. In this study, we describe the outcomes of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) lavage in lieu of capsulectomy for the treatment of CIED infections. Methods This retrospective study included patients who underwent TLE for CIED‐related infections in two institutions in Colombia. In the capsulectomy group… Show more

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