A case of total pacemaker extrusion

A case of total pacemaker extrusion

Pacemaker extrusion is an extremely rare but serious complication. It is a consequence of an infection and/or small pacemaker pocket. We report a case of a total pacemaker extrusion due to a small pulse generator pocket.

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Veröffentlicht in:Europace (London, England) England), 2009-05, Vol.11 (5), p.670-670
Hauptverfasser: Nichev, Joro, Balabanski, Tosho
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aged
Equipment Failure
Equipment Safety
Female
Humans
Pacemaker, Artificial - adverse effects
Reoperation - methods
Sick Sinus Syndrome - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:Pacemaker extrusion is an extremely rare but serious complication. It is a consequence of an infection and/or small pacemaker pocket. We report a case of a total pacemaker extrusion due to a small pulse generator pocket.
ISSN:1099-5129
1532-2092
DOI:10.1093/europace/eup083