TY - GEN ID - cogprints4296 UR - http://cogprints.org/4296/ A1 - Gupta, Anoop K. Y1 - 2002/10// N2 - The goal of extraction techniques of chronic pacemaker and defibrillator leads is to present an approach that is successful in extracting all leads and minimizes or eliminates complications. To extract a chronically implanted intravascular device, the device must be separated from the encapsulating inflammatory tissue. Three ablation techniques are currently used: mechanical, laser and electrosurgical. PB - Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Group KW - pacemaker lead extraction; femoral drag through TI - Lead Extraction: "Drag Through" Technique SP - 95 AV - public EP - 96 ER -