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Combined Subpectoral Implantation of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator and Augmentation Mammoplasty in a Young Female Patient

  • Kim, Dong-Jun (Department of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Uhm, Jae-Sun (Department of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Je Wook (Department of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Youn, Jong-Chan (Department of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Dong Won (Department of Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Koo, Bon-Nyeo (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Moon-Hyoung (Department of Cardiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2015.10.07
  • Accepted : 2015.11.10
  • Published : 2016.09.30
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Abstract

Subcutaneous implantation of a cardiac implantable electronic device is the standard method. Occasionally, subpectoral cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation via axillary incisions is performed in young female patients for cosmetic purposes. Because subpectoral CIED implantation and augmentation mammoplasty involve the same layer, it is feasible to perform both procedures simultaneously. We report a case of combined subpectoral implantation of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and augmentation mammoplasty via the axillary approach in a young female patient with dilated cardiomyopathy and small breasts.

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