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Retroaortic abscess: an unusual complication of a retained epicardial pacing wire.

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.

SUBMITTER: Smith DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3548537 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Retroaortic abscess: an unusual complication of a retained epicardial pacing wire.

Smith Deane E DE   DeAnda Abe A   Towe Christopher W CW   Balsam Leora B LB  

Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery 20121114 2

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. ...[more]

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