title: [Fatal myocardial rupture as a complication in removal of a pacemaker catheter].
abstract: A case of myocardial rupture and cardiac tamponade after pulling out a tined electrode is reported. Pacemaker failure caused by lead fractures is a common reason for removing the electrode. In case of a self-anchoring lead alternative methods should be considered. The opportunity for immediate surgical help must be given.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Denk
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mortinger
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000473:pathology*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006341:Heart Rupture / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000473:pathology*; D009206:Myocardium / Q000473:pathology; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial
vernacular_title: Tödliche Myokardruptur als Komplikation bei Entfernung einer Schrittmachersonde.