Korean Circ J.
1998 Sep;28(9):1620-1623. 10.4070/kcj.1998.28.9.1620.
Repositioning of Pacemaker Generator due to Therapeutic Radiation: A Tunneling Method
- KMID: 2298012
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.1998.28.9.1620
Abstract
- Therapeutic ionizing radiation can damage the permanent pacemaker. Reimplantation of pacemaker should be considered when the pacemaker site is included in the radiation field. We report a case of successful repositioning of preexisting pacemaker generator and leads with subcutaneous tunneling method across the sternum instead of insertion of new leads in a female patient with breast cancer who had DDD pacemaker.
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