Fragmentation and embolization of pacemaker leads as a complication of lead extraction
- 3 February 2010
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in EP Europace
- Vol. 12 (5), 754-755
- https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/euq001
Abstract
Fragmentation and embolization of permanent pacemaker (PPM) leads into the pulmonary circulation is a rare complication of lead extraction procedures. We present two cases of lead tip embolization in patients undergoing lead extraction. The literature pertaining to the incidence and management of lead fragmentation and embolization is discussed.Keywords
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