JOURNAL ARTICLE

Epicardial pacemaker extrusion in a pediatric patient with congenital heart disease: A rare complication.

  • Published In: Azerbaijan Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery (AZJCVS), 2025, v. 6, n. 3. P. 66 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Erden, Damla; Polat, Ahmet Bulent 3 of 3

Abstract

Epicardial pacemaker implantation is a standard approach for managing complete atrioventricular block in pediatric patients following congenital heart surgery. Although complications related to epicardial pacing are relatively common, pacemaker extrusion remains a rare and potentially serious event, particularly in children with Down syndrome. We report the case of a 15-month-old boy with Down syndrome who developed epicardial pacemaker extrusion six months after initial implantation. After infection control with intravenous antibiotics, the pacemaker system was surgically explanted and successfully re-implanted without postoperative complications. This case underscores the importance of vigilant follow-up and timely surgical management to prevent adverse outcomes in similar high-risk patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Azerbaijan Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery (AZJCVS). 2025/09, Vol. 6, Issue 3, p66
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2790-9255
  • DOI:10.5455/azjcvs.2025.05.08
  • Accession Number:193185261
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