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Recurrent Twiddler's syndrome in a nonthoracotomy ICD system despite a Dacron pouch.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9474659     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Twiddler's syndrome is a highly recognized yet rare complication of pacemaker and cardioverter defibrillator (i.c.d.) implantation. We present a case in which persistent generator rotation resulted in lead dislodgment and inappropriate shocks in an initial ICD and recurrent lead fracture in a second ICD system. This case is unusual in that even with extensive surgical precautions including use of a Dacron pouch, generator rotation could not be prevented. Submuscular implantation and use of a smaller generator may prevent Twiddler's syndrome.
Authors:
S L Higgins; B D Suh; J B Stein; D B Meyer; J Jons; D Willis
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE     Volume:  21     ISSN:  0147-8389     ISO Abbreviation:  Pacing Clin Electrophysiol     Publication Date:  1998 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1998-03-18     Completed Date:  1998-03-18     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7803944     Medline TA:  Pacing Clin Electrophysiol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  130-3     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Regional Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Defibrillators, Implantable* / adverse effects,  psychology
Equipment Failure
Female
Humans
Obesity / complications
Polyethylene Terephthalates* / therapeutic use
Recurrence
Syndrome
Tachycardia, Ventricular / therapy
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Polyethylene Terephthalates
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 1998 May;21(5):1173-4   [PMID:  9604257 ]

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