PMID: 8940852Oct 1, 1996Paper

Successful removal of an infected pacemaker electrode, drifted into the right atrium, by using a lead removal kit

[Zasshi] [Journal]
T NakataK Kawachi

Abstract

A 65-year-old male was suffered complications from an infected pacemaker in the left subclavian region. The generator was removed and its electrode was cut at the vascular entry. A new system was implanted on the other side. Two months later, he suffered from persistent fever which required administration of antibiotics for 2 months. 7 months later, the cut end of the infected electrode was found to have drifted into the right atrium. Its removal was performed to prevent a potential exacerbation of the systemic infection. We were able to pick up an end of the electrode using a basket catheter which was inserted through the right internal jugular vein to extract it. The lead was then successfully removed using a lead removal kit.

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