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Malfunction of a unipolar pacemaker system following development of marked subcutaneous emphysema
Journal Paper/Review - Dec 2, 2000
Schlegel Matthias, Hörler R, Maier Margarete, Rickli Hans
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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.