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Two-incision technique for implantation of the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
Three incisions in the chest are necessary for implantation of the entirely subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD). The superior parasternal incision is a possible risk for infection and a potential source of discomfort. A less invasive alternative technique of implanting the S-ICD electrode—the two-incision technique—avoids the superior parasternal incision.
