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case_images: Illustrates the EV-ICD generator pocket. The white arrow indicates the adhesion of the lead to the thoracic wall.
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case_images: During the procedure, the generator was easily removed, but we noticed that the lead showed significant adhesion to the thoracic wall (Figure 1).
case_images: Illustrates the EV-ICD lead after extraction. No adhesions are visible.
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case_images: Then, simple traction was applied to the lead with Gross Maier dressing Forceps to retract the lead from the sub-sternal space (Figure 2).