Case Report
Year 2016,
Volume: 19 Issue: 2, 132 - 134, 01.08.2016
Abstract
References
- 1. Vilacosta I, Zamorano J, Camino A, San Roman JA, Rollan MJ, Pinto A, et al. Infected transvenous permanent pacemakers: role of transoesophageal echocardiography. Am Heart J 1993;125:904-6.
- 2. Klug D, Lacroix D, Savoye C, Goullard L, Grandmougin D, Hennequin JL, et al. Systemic infection related to endocarditis on pacemaker leads. Circulation 1997;95:2098-107.
Extraction of a Proximal Portion of a Fractured Lead Using a Bulldog Lead Extender in a Patient with Recurrent Septicaemia Following Incomplete Removal of Pacemaker Leads
Abstract
Pacemaker
lead infection is a rare but serious complication of permanent transvenous
pacing, and the prognosis is serious if all the implanted materials are not
completely removed. In this case report, we aim to describe the management of a
fractured pacemaker lead caused by the extraction procedure using a bulldog
lead extender.
Keywords
References
- 1. Vilacosta I, Zamorano J, Camino A, San Roman JA, Rollan MJ, Pinto A, et al. Infected transvenous permanent pacemakers: role of transoesophageal echocardiography. Am Heart J 1993;125:904-6.
- 2. Klug D, Lacroix D, Savoye C, Goullard L, Grandmougin D, Hennequin JL, et al. Systemic infection related to endocarditis on pacemaker leads. Circulation 1997;95:2098-107.
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Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Clinical Sciences |
| Journal Section | Case Report |
| Authors | |
| Publication Date | August 1, 2016 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2016 Volume: 19 Issue: 2 |
