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The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 54, 769-770, Copyright © 1992 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Unusual complication of temporary pacing wires in children

JW Bolton and JE Mayer Jr
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Boston University Medical Center, MA 02118.

There have been numerous complications described concerning temporary epicardial pacing wires including infection, bleeding, and coronary artery graft disruption. We report a case in which the heart was ensnared by the pacing wire, resulting in cardiac decompensation during attempted removal. This complication may be avoided by assuring that a smaller loop of pacing wire remains in the pericardium.


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