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Right atrial perforation after an endocardial screw-in atrial lead implantation [Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars]
Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2013; 41(6): 541-544 | DOI: 10.5543/tkda.2013.67299

Right atrial perforation after an endocardial screw-in atrial lead implantation

Ahmet Avcı, Kenan Demir, Bülent Behlül Altunkeser
Selcuk University, Faculty Of Medicine Cardiology Department

A 24-year-old female underwent implantation of a right-sided dual chamber permanent pacemaker for cardioinhibitory syncope with active fixation atrial lead. Five days after the procedure, the patient developed pleuritic chest pain and difficulty in breathing. Minimal pericardial effusion and right hemopneumothorax were found. The atrial active screw-in lead was visualized just above the right atrial appendage with its helix perforating the right atrial wall, pericardium and pleura, reaching the right mid-lobe. Lead extraction was performed, and a passive bipolar atrial lead was implanted during the same session without any problems.

Keywords: Electrodes, implanted/adverse effects, heart catheterization, heart injuries/etiology; pacemaker, artificial/adverse effects; pericardial effusion/etiology; wounds, penetrating/etiology.

How to cite this article
Ahmet Avcı, Kenan Demir, Bülent Behlül Altunkeser. Right atrial perforation after an endocardial screw-in atrial lead implantation. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2013; 41(6): 541-544

Corresponding Author: Ahmet Avcı, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: Turkish


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