| Literature DB >> 31489085 |
Ibn Hadj Amor Hassen1, Kammoun Sofiane2, Zoghlami Bilel2, Zairi Ihsen2, Kraiem Sondes2.
Abstract
Twiddler's syndrome is a rare but potentially lethal complication of pacemaker implantation. It is usually diagnosed within 1 year after implantation. It is characterized by device malfunction caused by pacemaker lead displacement due to twisting of the box on part of the patient. Twiddler's syndrome has been described by in 1968 as a complication of pacemaker implantation. It has also been reported after defibrillator implantation and cardiac resynchronization therapy. We here report the case of a 89-year old female patient admitted with Twiddler's syndrome leading to pacemaker malfunction secondary to pacemaker lead displacement. She underwent lead repositioning and received appropriate advice.Entities:
Keywords: Pacemaker; Twiddler’s syndrome; stimulation lead
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31489085 PMCID: PMC6711695 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2019.33.107.9051
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
Figure 1Radiographie du thorax de face montrant l’aspect normal (non enroulé) de la sonde du stimulateur cardiaque après son implantation et avant la survenue du syndrome de Twiddler
Figure 2Radiographie du thorax de face montrant le déplacement de la sonde ventriculaire et son enroulement autour du boitier réalisant une spire
Figure 3Enroulement de la sonde de stimulation: vue per opératoire avant le repositionnement de la sonde du pacemaker