J Cardiothorac Surg
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J Cardiothorac Surg · Jun 2009
Case ReportsBilateral sternobronchial fistula after coronary surgery--are the retained epicardial pacing wires responsible? A case report.
Temporary epicardial pacing wires are routinely used during cardiac surgery; they are dependable in controlling postoperative arrhythmias and are associated with low morbitity. ⋯ Reported complications of retained epicardial pacing wires are unusual. We present this case in order to include it to the potential complications of the epicardial pacing wires.