Effectiveness, Complications, and Mortality of TLE in Patients.

Each TLE procedure was started using the single traction method. If this attempt was not sufficient to extract the lead, then the following methods were used: mechanical extraction sheaths (Byrd, Cook Vascular Inc., Leechburg, PA, USA), locking and nonlocking stylets (Liberator® Beacon® Tip Locking Stylet, Cook® Medical, Leechburg, PA, USA), powered extraction sheaths (Evolution or Evolution II Mechanical Dilator Sheath, Cook® Medical, Leechburg, PA, USA). A side retrieval snare loop (Needle's Eye Snare, Cook® Medical, Leechburg, PA, USA) was used for the femoral approach when the subclavian-only approach was insufficient.