Right atrial perforation by a temporary epicardial pacing wire.

Smith, J A; Tatoulis, J · Ann Thorac Surg · 1990

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Cardiac perforation by an epicardial pacing wire is an extremely rare event. A case of right atrial perforation occurring 10 hours after coronary artery bypass grafting is reported. Another cause of bleeding and cardiac tamponade after cardiac operation is therefore illustrated.

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