Erosion of a right ventricular pacer lead into the left chest wall
Abstract Background Erosion of a pacer lead into the chest wall may result in pericardial effusion with cardiac tamponade. Free rupture into the pleura or mediastinum can result in hypotension and cardiac arrest. Case presentation We report a unique case of a right ventricular pacer lead which erode...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Japan Surgical Society
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40792-020-00999-3 |
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