Missing LINQ: extrusion of a new-generation implantable loop recorder in a child.
Cardiac rhythm monitoring has been facilitated by the use of implantable loop recorders. New models of these devices are 87% smaller than before allowing for easier implantation and use in the paediatric population. Recommendations are for closure with adhesive. We report a device extrusion in a 6-year-old patient. Based on this, our practice has changed to include subcutaneous sutures this complication.
Department of Pediatrics,Division of Cardiology,The Heart Institute,Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center,University of Cincinnati College of Medicine,Cincinnati,Ohio,United States of America.
Ahmad S
AS
Chaouki
Department of Pediatrics,Division of Cardiology,The Heart Institute,Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center,University of Cincinnati College of Medicine,Cincinnati,Ohio,United States of America.
Richard J
RJ
Czosek
Department of Pediatrics,Division of Cardiology,The Heart Institute,Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center,University of Cincinnati College of Medicine,Cincinnati,Ohio,United States of America.
David S
DS
Spar
D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004867:Equipment Design / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011475:Prosthesis Failure
Device complications; arrhythmia; device extrusion; implantable loop recorder