title: Lipoinjection as a treatment of pacemaker pocket neuralgia.
abstract: Chronic severe pacemaker pocket neuralgia secondary to inadequate subcutaneous tissue between the pacemaker and overlying skin typically is treated by surgical pocket revision or relocation of the system. A case of this complication successfully treated by lipoinjection is reported. Additional experience is needed to confirm the usefulness of the technique as a means of providing symptomatic relief without the risks associated with more invasive procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Skagit Valley Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Gubner
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Sands
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Gross
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D000368:Aged; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D015187:Lipectomy; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous