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Retroaortic abscess: An unusual complication of a retained epicardial pacing wire

Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (2013) 16(2) 221-223
DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivs456
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Infectious complications related to retained temporary epicardial pacing wires are rare. We report a case of a focal retroaortic abscess in association with retained pacing wires that became manifest 3 years after surgery for tricuspid valve endocarditis. © 2012 The Author.

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Smith, D. E., Deanda, A., Towe, C. W., & Balsam, L. B. (2013). Retroaortic abscess: An unusual complication of a retained epicardial pacing wire. Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 16(2), 221–223. https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivs456

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