Pacemaker failure due to pocket emphysema.

Handy, J R; Gillette, P C; Sade, R M · Ann Thorac Surg · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Pocket emphysema is an unusual cause of failure of a permanent pacemaker. Reported herein is temporary failure of a unipolar DDD pacemaker caused by pocket emphysema in a pediatric patient.

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