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Journal of Medical Case Reports
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports 1/2008

Open Access 01-12-2008 | Case report

Wandering permanent pacemaker generators in children: a case series

Authors: Hilal Al Sabti, Raj Gopal Menon, Madan Mohan Maddali, John Valliattu

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2008

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Abstract

Introduction

Epicardial permanent pacemaker generators are implanted some times in the abdominal wall in pediatric age groups.

Case presentation

Three permanent epicardial pacemakers that migrated in an unusual manner producing intraabdominal complications are reported.

Conclusion

The different clinical presentations of pacemaker migration in the pediatric age groups are highlighted and a few suggestions are made for avoiding such a complication.
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Metadata
Title
Wandering permanent pacemaker generators in children: a case series
Authors
Hilal Al Sabti
Raj Gopal Menon
Madan Mohan Maddali
John Valliattu
Publication date
01-12-2008
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-2-163

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