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Allergic Reaction to Suture Material After an ICD Procedure: Device Infection Mimicry
Author(s) -
TSCHABRUNN CORY M.,
ROSENBACH MISHA,
LAVI NIMROD,
COOPER JOSHUA M.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.193
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1540-8167
pISSN - 1045-3873
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2011.02224.x
Subject(s) - medicine , fibrous joint , allergic reaction , allergy , surgery , wound infection , immunology
Suture Allergy Can Mimic ICD Infection . When an implanted device is infected, complete explantation of the device system, including lead extraction, is usually required. Superficial problems with wound healing may be managed more conservatively, but distinguishing between a surface process and deeper infection can pose a clinical challenge. We present a case of poor wound healing after an ICD pocket revision procedure, and an allergic reaction to the suture material was found to be the cause. Diagnosis, management, and future implications of suture allergy are discussed. (J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol, Vol. 23 p. 330‐332, March 2012.)