Lipoinjection as a treatment of pacemaker pocket neuralgia.
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.
Gubner
R E
RE
Department of Cardiology, Skagit Valley Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA.
Sands
M P
MP
Gross
J R
JR
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