Retention of pacemaker electrode complicated by Serratia marcescens septicemia. Removal with total cardiopulmonary bypass.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
; 73(3): 404-7, 1977 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-320397
ABSTRACT
A case in which Serratia marcescens septicemia complicated the insertion of a transvernous pacemaker unit is reported. Appropriate antibiotic therapy and removal of the pacemaker electrode are two essential steps to achieve a complete cure in this stimulation. Open cardiotomy with total cardiopulmonary bypass provides a safe approach for withdrawal of an incarcerated electrode and is justified because of the lethal potential of systemic Serratia infections, particularly those superimposed on intracardiac prostheses.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Marcapaso Artificial
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Sepsis
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Infecciones por Enterobacteriaceae
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
Año:
1977
Tipo del documento:
Article