Management of an Exposed Cardiac Pacemaker Through the Surgical Rotational Flap
Alessandro Sarai1, Eleonora De Antoni2, Bruna Bolzan1
1Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing, Division of Cardiology, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE
|April 29, 2025
Abstract:
Pacemaker pocket erosion with exposure is a significant complication of cardiac implantable electronic devices, particularly in elderly patients with limited subcutaneous tissue. This case report details the successful management of a 93-year-old woman presenting with pacemaker extrusion, treated through antibiotic therapy, generator replacement, and covering with a rotation flap. This case underlines the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and careful approaches in addressing dangerous device-related complications in fragile patients.


