[Interference between a dual-chamber pacemaker and argon electrocautery device during hepatectomy].
We report an unusual electromagnetic interference induced by an argon electrocautery device during a left hepatectomy on a dual chamber pacemaker, implanted for sinus node dysfunction in 87-year-old patient. Argon electrocautery induced inhibition of atrial stimulation and occurrence of irregular ventricular triggered activity. Normal pacemaker function resumed after electrocautery interruption. This case illustrates the need to focus on cardiac rhythm when a new electrical device is used in a pacemaker patient.
Werner
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Service d'accueil et d'urgence, hôpital Beaujon, 100, boulevard du Général Leclerc, 92118 Clichy, France.
Charbit
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Samain
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Farah
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Marty
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001128:Argon; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006498:Hepatectomy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*
D001128:Argon