Transepidermal migration of external cardiac pacing wire presenting as a cutaneous nodule.

Matwiyoff, G N; McKinlay, J R; Miller, C H; Graham, B S · J Am Acad Dermatol · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Temporary epicardial pacing wires are used to control postoperative arrhythmias in patients who have undergone open heart surgery. We present an interesting case of a foreign body granuloma resulting from a retained epicardial pacing wire.

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