Retrieval of an incidentally found migrated temporary epicardial pacing wire in the superior mesenteric artery of an elderly male patient in the Northeastern United States years post heart transplant: a case report
This case highlights an alternative retrieval technique for retained TEPWs and underscores the need for clinical guidelines to manage asymptomatic cases and prevent serious complications.
Authors
- Thomas Divinagracia
- Genaro E. Herrera Cano
- Neville Patel
Institutions
- Hartford Hospital (US)
- University of Connecticut (US)
- Waterbury Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/rc9.0000000000000116
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00