Modified NPWT using round channel drain for pacemaker pocket non-healing complex wound: a case report

Infection of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices poses a serious medical problem. Management of infected pocket wounds may be challenging for the physician and cause prolonged morbidity for the patient. The mainstay of treatment for infected cardiovascular implantable electronic devices is complete removal of the infected device and appropriate antibiotic therapy. In contrast, removal is not required for superficial or incisional infection at the pocket site if there is no involvement of the device. Here, we describe a modified negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) technique using a round channel drain for pacemaker pocket non-healing complex wound, which started as a superficial incisional wound infection.