A Case Report of Rare Complications after Epicardial Permanent Pacemaker Implantation in an Infant: Airway Compression, Skin Necrosis, and Bowel Perforation
10.5090/kjtcs.2020.53.2.82
- Author:
Woojung KIM
1
;
Jae Gun KWAK
;
Jooncheol MIN
;
Woong-Han KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2020;53(2):82-85
- CountryRepublic of Korea
-
Abstract:
Insertion of an epicardial pacemaker is a useful treatment for pediatric patients with an abnormal heart rhythm. However, there are limitations and concerns when implanting epicardial pacemakers in infants and neonates due to their small body size. We report a patient who experienced rare complications after implantation of a permanent pacemaker.
