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. 2013 May;21(5):253-4.
doi: 10.1007/s12471-011-0157-6.

Unusual twiddler syndrome: movement ties the knot

J Constandse  1 , J J J Smit, A R Ramdat Misier, A Elvan, P P H M Delnoy
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Unusual twiddler syndrome: movement ties the knot

J Constandse et al. Neth Heart J. 2013 May.
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Fig. 1
Normal position of the pulse-generator and tangled leads without visible damage
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Pacemaker pocket revision revealed tangling leads with four insulation defects on the ventricular lead
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