Fibrous ball: a new manifestation of chronic defibrillator and pacemaker infection

Ann Thorac Surg. 1999 Jun;67(6):1782-3. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(99)00333-1.

Abstract

Two patients with unusual manifestation of long-term infection of implantable cardioverter defibrillator and pacemaker were examined. Complete explanation of the defibrillator and pacemaker was done in both patients. New devices were subsequently implanted.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Defibrillators, Implantable / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections*
  • Staphylococcal Infections*
  • Staphylococcus epidermidis*