Retroaortic abscess: An unusual complication of a retained epicardial pacing wire

Deane E. Smith; Abe Deanda; Christopher W. Towe; Leora B. Balsam

doi:10.1093/icvts/ivs456

Retroaortic abscess: An unusual complication of a retained epicardial pacing wire

Deane E. Smith, Abe Deanda, Christopher W. Towe, Leora B. Balsam

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Abstract

Infectious complications related to retained temporary epicardial pacing wires are rare. We report a case of a focal retroaortic abscess in association with retained pacing wires that became manifest 3 years after surgery for tricuspid valve endocarditis.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	221-223
Number of pages	3
Journal	Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Volume	16
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivs456
State	Published - Feb 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Complication
Epicardial pacing wire
Infection

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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Retroaortic abscess: An unusual complication of a retained epicardial pacing wire

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