Retained pacemaker wire

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Post procedure.

x-ray

Linear metallic density projecting over the right heart border. Cardiomegaly. Interstitial edema.

Case Discussion

This patient had a permanent pacemaker inserted because of heart block. The pacemaker was subsequently removed, but the wire could not be removed and was left in-situ.

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