Abstract
This case study describes a pocket salvage procedure in a patient with a device pocket infection and limited vascular access. This case report also provides a literature review of recent studies addressing the success of pocket salvage procedures in patients not showing any signs of systemic infection.
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MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
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Defibrillators, Implantable / adverse effects*
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Device Removal / methods
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Myocarditis / etiology*
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Myocarditis / prevention & control*
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Prosthesis-Related Infections / etiology*
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Prosthesis-Related Infections / prevention & control*
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Replantation / methods*
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Salvage Therapy / methods
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Therapeutic Irrigation / methods
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Treatment Outcome