[Permanent epicardial pacemaker generator migration [a case report]]

ABSTRACT

Pace maker is used to compensate the difficulty in production of heart impulse. Migration of epicardial leads and abdominally placed generators, a very uncommon finding, is a potentially serious complication and has been associated with infection, diarrhea and stimulation of the surrounding structure. We report the case of a 55-year old woman who experienced abdominally migration of an epicardial pacing system after 3 years of implantation and discuss about predisposing factor and outcomes of complications finds in clinic