Key result
Retaining temporary epicardial pacing wires is linked to severe complications and warrants complete removal.
Why the study?
Is it safe to cut temporary epicardial pacing wires flush with the skin instead of removing them in patients after cardiac surgery?
Population
Patients who had temporary epicardial pacing wires placed during cardiac surgery
Comparison
Cutting temporary epicardial pacing wires flush… vs Complete removal of temporary epicardial pacing…
Design
Review
Authors
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May warrant complete removal of temporary epicardial pacing wires; leaves open safety of flush cutting without prospective trials.
Systematic Review (n=13)
Is it safe to cut temporary epicardial pacing wires flush with the skin instead of removing them in patients after cardiac surgery?
Retaining temporary epicardial pacing wires after cardiac surgery can lead to severe, delayed complications such as wire migration and local tissue damage, indicating they should be completely removed when possible.
Shaikhrezai et al. (2012) conducted a systematic review in Cardiac surgery (n=13). Retained temporary epicardial pacing wires (cut flush with skin) vs. Complete removal was evaluated on Complications from retained temporary epicardial pacing wires. Retained temporary epicardial pacing wires after cardiac surgery can cause severe complications, including migration and local injury, and should be completely removed when possible.
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