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Missing LINQ: extrusion of a new-generation implantable loop recorder in a child

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 June 2016

Ahmad S. Chaouki ,
Richard J. Czosek  and
David S. Spar
Ahmad S. Chaouki*
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology, The Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Richard J. Czosek
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology, The Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
David S. Spar
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology, The Heart Institute, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
*
Correspondence to: A. S. Chaouki, MD, PhD, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, MLC 2003, Cincinnati, OH 45229, United States of America. Tel: 513 636 2921; Fax: 513 636 6952; E-mail: a-chaouki@northwestern.edu
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Abstract

Cardiac rhythm monitoring has been facilitated by the use of implantable loop recorders. New models of these devices are 87% smaller than before allowing for easier implantation and use in the paediatric population. Recommendations are for closure with adhesive. We report a device extrusion in a 6-year-old patient. Based on this, our practice has changed to include subcutaneous sutures this complication.

Keywords

Device complicationsimplantable loop recorderarrhythmiadevice extrusion
Type
Brief Reports
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Cardiology in the Young , Volume 26 , Issue 7 , October 2016 , pp. 1445 - 1447
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© Cambridge University Press 2016 

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