1. Snare Removal of a Telectronics Accufix Atrial J Retention Wire
Margaret A. Lloyd, M.D., David L. Hayes, M.D., Anthony W. Stanson, M.D., David R. Holmes, M.D. 
Mayo Clinic Proceedings 
Volume 70, Issue 4, Pages (April 1995)
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2. Fig. 1
Digital fluoroscopy, showing right anterior oblique view of atrial lead. Retention wire is fractured near proximal ring electrode and almost totally extruded through insulation (arrow).
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3. Fig. 2
A, Atrial pacemaker lead with extruded retention wire (arrow). B, Initial capture (arrow) of retention wire by snare (arrowhead) C, Retrieval snare (arrow) has captured retention wire and is being withdrawn from right atrium.
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4. Fig. 3
Normal retention wire (top) and retention wire after retrieval from atrial lead (bottom).
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5. Fig. 4
Digital fluoroscopy, showing right anterior oblique view of atrial lead. Extruded retention wire has been removed and is no longer visible. A small fragment of distal retention wire is attached to proximal ring electrode, and outer insulation is slightly disrupted (arrow).
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