Inadvertent lumbosacral plexopathy due to temporary pacemaker implantation

Ozcan F., Guray Y., Ozcakar L., Korkmaz S.

JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, cilt.98, sa.3, ss.455-456, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • 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.