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Delayed pacemaker erosion due to electrode seal defects.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|November 1, 1979
Summary
Pacemaker generator erosion occurred in 7.7% of patients due to inadequate seals, leading to skin erosion and inflammation. Infectious causes were identified in early cases, while later cases showed fibrosis and tissue ingrowth.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Pacemaker implantation is a common procedure for managing cardiac rhythm disorders.
- Complications can arise from implanted devices, impacting patient outcomes.
- Skin erosion is a known, albeit infrequent, complication of pacemaker systems.