Twiddler's Syndrome

Twiddler's Syndrome

Twiddler's syndrome is a very rare but potentially disastrous complication after implantation of a neurostimulator or pacemaker, caused by twisting of the generator within the subcutaneous pocket, resulting in dislodgement and/or interruption of the electrodes that should be reported on x-ray.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology 2024-06, Vol.108 (1), p.60-60
Hauptverfasser: Sneyers, Vincent, Valgaeren, Bjorn, Van Berkel, Brecht
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
deep brain stimulation
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twiddler’s syndrome
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Zusammenfassung:Twiddler's syndrome is a very rare but potentially disastrous complication after implantation of a neurostimulator or pacemaker, caused by twisting of the generator within the subcutaneous pocket, resulting in dislodgement and/or interruption of the electrodes that should be reported on x-ray.
ISSN:2514-8281
2514-8281
DOI:10.5334/jbsr.3629