Automatic internal cardioverter-defibrillator patch erosion into the upper airway presenting as a cavitary lesion

Scott D. Lick; Vincent R. Conti

doi:10.1378/chest.112.4.1144

Automatic internal cardioverter-defibrillator patch erosion into the upper airway presenting as a cavitary lesion

Scott D. Lick, Vincent R. Conti

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Abstract

Erosion of an automatic internal cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) patch into the lingular bronchus occurred 4 years after implantation; the erosion presented as a cavitary mass associated with hemoptysis and weight loss. On bronchoscopy to evaluate for suspected carcinoma, a cavity was entered through a bronchial defect and the AICD patch clearly identified. The complication was successfully treated with patch removal and fistula closure.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1144-1146
Number of pages	3
Journal	Chest
Volume	112
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.112.4.1144
State	Published - 1997

Keywords

Automatic internal cardioverter-defibrillator
Complications
Upper airway

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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