Delayed granulomatous reaction and cutaneous fistula induced by retained electrodes from a cardiac pacemaker in a child.
Leire Sánchez-Los ArcosMarta Feito-RodríguezAna Isabel Rodríguez BanderaGuillermo González-LópezRaúl de Lucas-LagunaPublished in: Pediatric dermatology (2018)
Permanent epicardial pacing wires are sometimes left in place and can lead to long-term complications. We report on a case of a granulomatous reaction with a cutaneous fistula secondary to the retained epicardial pacing wires in a child and highlight the relevance of sonography as an additional tool in the diagnosis and management of dermatologic conditions.