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Table 3 Procedure and procedure related complications

From: Transvenous extraction of pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator leads using Evolution® mechanical dilator sheath: a single center confirmatory experience

Clinical success, n (%)

40 (97.5 %)

Procedural success, n (%)

39 (95.1 %)

Success rate without snare use, n (%)

35 (85.3 %)

Major complications

2 (4.8 %)

Mortality after procedure

1 (2.4 %)

Right ventricular rupture caused by temporary transvenous pacemaker

1 (2.4 %)

Cardiovascular surgery due to failure of procedure

1 (2.4 %)

Minor complications

5 (12.2 %)

Vascular repair operation by vascular surgeons

2 (4.8 %)

Pacemaker pocket hematoma requiring surgery

1 (2.4 %)

Pericardial effusion

1 (2.4 %)

Pleural effusion not requiring drainage

1 (2.4 %)

Snare need for lead or its components

5 (12.2 %)

Device implantation indication after procedure

31 (75.6 %)

Patients with device implantation after procedure

25 (61.1 %)