Inadvertent lumbosacral plexopathy due to temporary pacemaker implantation
JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, cilt.98, sa.3, ss.455-456, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 98 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2006
- Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.455-456
- Anahtar Kelimeler: femoral catheterization, pacemaker, lumbosocral plexus, neuropraxia, CARDIAC-CATHETERIZATION, NEUROPATHY, INJURY
- Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Reported here is a 70-year-old man who suffered from a lumbosacral plexopathy after a temporary pacemaker implantation. Drawing attention to the increased number of femoral catheterizations in cardiovascular practice, we have highlighted some neuromuscular complications pertaining to these type of interventions.