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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Povidone-iodine irrigation - a possible alternative to lead extraction |
Author: | Puri, R. Psaltis, P. Nelson, A. Sanders, P. Young, G. |
Citation: | Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal, 2011; 11(4):115-119 |
Publisher: | Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Group |
Issue Date: | 2011 |
ISSN: | 0972-6292 0972-6292 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Rishi Puri, Peter J. Psaltis, Adam J. Nelson, Prashanthan Sanders, and Glenn D. Young |
Abstract: | Pocket infection and erosion remain the commonest (class 1) indication for pacemaker (PM) or implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) lead extraction. However, tranvenous lead extraction is not without significant risk of serious complications, particularly in patients with chronically implanted leads or ICD leads specifically. The paucity of cardiologists adequately experienced to undertake this high-risk procedure also means that its availability is limited to relatively few specialist institutions, yet more conservative 'lead-preserving' treatment options have not been well-reported. We describe the first reported case of a chronically eroded and infected ICD generator, managed conservatively with 5-days of povidone-iodine closed irrigation, followed by re-implantation of a new ICD on the contralateral side. With satisfactory long-term follow-up, this successfully averted the need for lead extraction in our elderly patient. We advocate the need for formal prospective evaluation of conservative therapeutic strategies of PM and ICD pocket infections. Although not gold standard, it provides an important therapeutic alternative in resource-limited areas. |
Keywords: | ICD/PM device erosion povidone-iodine |
Rights: | © 2011 Puri et al. |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Medicine publications |
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