Crusted Lesion at the Implantation Site of a Pacemaker

Cutis 2026 Open access

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Authors: Catherine E. Lyons
DOI: 10.12788/cutis.1340
Cited by: 0
References: 3

Abstract

FIGURE.After gentle removal of the superficial crust, the underlying pacemaker generator was exposed through the epidermis, with a visible gelatinous biofilm coating the device surface, confirming pacemaker extrusion through the skin.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Cutis
Volume
1
Issue
117
Pages
E33–E34
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN