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Pacemaker failure due to pocket emphysema

J R Handy1, P C Gillette, R M Sade

  • 1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|May 1, 1994
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Pocket emphysema, a rare condition, can cause temporary pacemaker failure. This case report details a pediatric patient experiencing pacemaker malfunction due to pocket emphysema.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Devices
  • Pediatric Health

Background:

  • Permanent pacemakers are crucial for managing pediatric cardiac conditions.
  • Pacemaker pocket complications can lead to device malfunction.
  • Emphysema, typically a lung condition, is an uncommon cause of pacemaker issues.

Observation:

  • A pediatric patient with a unipolar DDD pacemaker experienced temporary device failure.
  • The pacemaker malfunction was linked to the development of pocket emphysema.

Findings:

  • Pocket emphysema, characterized by air in the subcutaneous tissue around the pacemaker, was identified as the cause.
  • This unusual presentation led to intermittent failure of the DDD pacemaker.

Implications:

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  • Highlights the importance of considering rare complications like pocket emphysema in pacemaker failure.
  • Suggests vigilance for subcutaneous air collections in pediatric patients with pacemakers.
  • Underscores the need for comprehensive diagnosis in device malfunction cases.