Delayed presentation of foreign body reaction secondary to retained pacing wires.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Temporary pacing wires are often left behind, assumed not to cause problems. We present 2 cases of delayed presentation of anterior mediastinal foreign body reaction secondary to retained pacing wires after coronary operations performed more than 5 years previously.
Medical subject headings
- Foreign-Body Reaction
- Pacemaker, Artificial