A Rare, Late Complication after Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Placement

Abstract

This article describes an interesting case of automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) extrusion fifteen months after implantation. The case report is followed by a discussion of the causes and treatment of skin erosion following pacemaker/AICD insertion.

Keywords

• pacemaker complication
• skin erosion
• extrusion