Embolization of pacing electrode fragment into the superolateral vein in the spinal canal causing root compression.
Lead extraction may be complicated by lead fracture and embolization of the lead fragments into the pulmonary circulation or other vasculature causing various signs and symptoms. We present a very unusual case demonstrating embolization of a pacemaker electrode fragment into the superolateral vein in the spinal canal causing root compression. The electrode fragment was removed by spinal surgery, and the patient's symptoms gradually resolved.
Yildirir
Aylin
A
Department of Cardiology, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey. ayliny@ato.org.tr
Batur
Mustafa Kemal
MK
Oto
Ali
A
D000328:Adult; D004617:Embolism / Q000150:complications*; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D013115:Spinal Canal / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014680:Veins