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- Title
Skin Erosion and Exteriorisation of a Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device: Modified Surgical Approach.
- Authors
SAZZAD, M. F.; IBRAHIM, F. B.; KHAN, M. S. R.
- Abstract
Skin erosion and exteriorization of the commonest cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) is usually caused by localized infection as a result of "pocket" infection. But, there are other recognized factors including an advanced age with thin, fragile skin with precarious subcutaneous fat. So, exteriorisation of a generator, and/or a lead, is not always associated with bacterial contamination followed by antibiotic therapy and contra-lateral re-implantation strategy. Hence, it does not always make the removal of the material an obligation. Our notable findings in a rare case of such exteriorization stimulate us to look for and implement a modified surgical technique. This 93-year-old extremely aged wonderfully co-operative, multi-morbid woman had multiple episodes of skin erosion and fixation, re-fixation surgery till the best result achieved. We present a new technique for cardiac pacing allowing for full patient recovery via an alternative surgical way of CIED relocation.
- Subjects
ELECTRONIC equipment; ARTIFICIAL implants; EROSION; BACTERIAL contamination; SKIN; CARDIAC pacing; ARTIFICIAL sphincters
- Publication
Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians & Surgeons, 2020, Vol 38, Issue 3, p155
- ISSN
1015-0870
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3329/jbcps.v38i3.47064