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Twiddler's Syndrome.

Vincent SneyersBjorn ValgaerenBrecht Van Berkel
Published in: Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology (2024)
Teaching point: Twiddler's syndrome is a very rare but potentially disastrous complication after implantation of a neurostimulator or pacemaker, caused by twisting of the generator within the subcutaneous pocket, resulting in dislodgement and/or interruption of the electrodes that should be reported on x-ray.
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