Why the study?
What are the surgical complications associated with pacemaker implantation in adults?
Population
779 adults who underwent 1543 pacemaker implantations between 1967 and 1973
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Local complications predominate after pacemaker implantation; leaves open need for contemporary prospective data on incidence and prevention.
What are the surgical complications associated with pacemaker implantation in adults?
Pacemaker implantation carries a risk of surgical complications, most commonly pressure necrosis and local infection.
Siddons et al. (1975) studied this question.
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