1987
DOI: 10.1016/0167-5273(87)90345-7
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Pacemaker Twiddler's syndrome

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“…Children's understanding of the possible consequences of twiddling is poor and access to the generator and lead is easier because they have thinner subcutaneous tissue. 8 Although the syndrome was reported in pacemakers patients, 1,9,10 it is also now recognized in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator leading to or causing its failure. [11][12][13] This complications usually occurs in the first year of implantation, 14 although there is a report of late occurrence.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Children's understanding of the possible consequences of twiddling is poor and access to the generator and lead is easier because they have thinner subcutaneous tissue. 8 Although the syndrome was reported in pacemakers patients, 1,9,10 it is also now recognized in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator leading to or causing its failure. [11][12][13] This complications usually occurs in the first year of implantation, 14 although there is a report of late occurrence.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…po wchłonięciu się krwiaka w loży. Rotacja generatora może być wywołana poprzez manipulację pacjenta lub spontanicznie [2]. Obecnie obserwuje się nowe postaci tego dobrze znanego powikłania.…”
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