Bronchopericardial fistula after placement of an automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator: radiographic and CT findings.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
We describe our experience with bronchopericardial fistula as a complication of infection in patients who have undergone placement of automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator systems. Bronchopericardial fistula should be suspected in patients who present with hemoptysis and who have undergone placement of an automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator using pericardial or epicardial defibrillator patches. Air between a defibrillator patch and the heart on chest radiographs or CT is diagnostic.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchial Fistula
- Defibrillators, Implantable
- Fistula
- Heart Diseases
- Pericardium
- Staphylococcal Infections