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Subacute pacemaker lead migration with cardiac perforation and extracardiac extension into lung parenchyma with associated pneumothorax

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Cardiac perforation with extracardiac extension by a pacemaker lead is a rare but serious complication of pacemaker placement. We present a unique case with imaging of a patient who underwent pacemaker placement complicated by subacute migration of the pacemaker lead, resulting in perforation involving interventricular septum, right ventricular apex, pericardium, epicardial fat, pleura and left upper lobe parenchyma with left-sided pneumothorax.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2026.01.040

Authors: Alyssa Liang, Vanessa L. Starr, Snehal Adodra, Praveen Anchala, Mohammad H. Madani

Institution: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600