[Late discovery of a pericardial defect following implantation of epicardial pacemaker probe].
A pericardial defect without any clinical symptoms is reported which was accidentally diagnosed four years after implantation of an epicardial probe. The patient developed a pneumothorax with pneumopericardium. Etiology and radiological findings are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010496:Pericardium / Q000293:injuries*; D013997:Time Factors
Später Perikarddefekt nach epikardialer Schrittmachersonde.