title: Embolization of pacing electrode fragment into the superolateral vein in the spinal canal causing root compression.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey. ayliny@ato.org.tr
authors.forename: Aylin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Yildirir
authors.forename: Mustafa Kemal
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Batur
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Oto
mesh_terms: 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