Pocket infection related to retained products of pacing.

Europace

Cardiothoracic Department, St Thomas' Hospital, London SE17EH, UK.

Published: September 2008

With the advent of increasing number of implants and more complex pacing systems, referrals for explantations are likely to increase. These procedures have their attendant peri-procedural risks. We report a delayed complication of a system explant, which could have been avoided, and suggest changes in clinical practice that may prevent similar cases.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/europace/eun168DOI Listing

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