Malfunction of a unipolar pacemaker system following development of markedsubcutaneous emphysema

Citation
M. Schlegel et al., Malfunction of a unipolar pacemaker system following development of markedsubcutaneous emphysema, SCHW MED WO, 130(48), 2000, pp. 1845-1847
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
SCHWEIZERISCHE MEDIZINISCHE WOCHENSCHRIFT
ISSN journal
00367672 → ACNP
Volume
130
Issue
48
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1845 - 1847
Database
ISI
SICI code
0036-7672(200012)130:48<1845:MOAUPS>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Failure of a unipolar pacemaker system due to subcutaneous emphysema is a r are but potentially life-threatening complication after implantation. We re port on a pacemaker dysfunction observed three days after implantation in a 91-year-old patient following development of marked subcutaneous emphysema . Function was immediately restored following application of pressure banda ges and the condition resolved within a few days.