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Unusual placement of a pacemaker pocket
1Cardiology Division, Fernandez Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE
|June 1, 1997
Summary
A dual chamber pacemaker was successfully implanted deep to the clavicle in a patient with chest wall infection and radiation injury. The implantation site remained stable and comfortable for one year, with no impact on pacemaker function.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Devices
- Surgical Procedures
Background:
- Patients with chest wall infection and radiation injury present unique challenges for pacemaker implantation.
- Standard pacemaker implantation sites may be compromised in such cases, increasing risks of complications.