Publication

Malfunction of a unipolar pacemaker system following development of marked subcutaneous emphysema

Journal Paper/Review - Dec 2, 2000

Units
PubMed

Citation
Schlegel M, Hörler R, Maier M, Rickli H. Malfunction of a unipolar pacemaker system following development of marked subcutaneous emphysema. Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift 2000; 130:1845-7.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift 2000; 130
Publication Date
Dec 2, 2000
Issn Print
0036-7672
Pages
1845-7
Brief description/objective

Failure of a unipolar pacemaker system due to subcutaneous emphysema is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication after implantation. We report 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 bandages and the condition resolved within a few days.