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Case Reports
. 1987 Nov;10(6):1378-81.
doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1987.tb04973.x.

Atrial lead perforation: a case report

J M Irwin  1 , G S Greer, J E Lowe, L D German, M R Gilbert
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Case Reports

Atrial lead perforation: a case report

J M Irwin et al. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 1987 Nov.

Abstract

We report a patient in whom a chronic atrial lead perforated the right atrium and the right lung. This resulted in an hemopneumothorax and pneumomediastinum which was clearly documented by a chest computerized tomographic scan. The finding of pneumomediastinum should suggest atrial lead perforation. The utility of the chest computerized tomographic scan in diagnosing lead perforation is well illustrated by this case.

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