Journal of Medical Case Reports (May 2008)
Wandering permanent pacemaker generators in children: a case series
Abstract
Abstract Introduction Epicardial permanent pacemaker generators are implanted some times in the abdominal wall in pediatric age groups. Case presentation Three permanent epicardial pacemakers that migrated in an unusual manner producing intraabdominal complications are reported. Conclusion The different clinical presentations of pacemaker migration in the pediatric age groups are highlighted and a few suggestions are made for avoiding such a complication.