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A cracking complication: Displacement of existing clavicle fracture complicating subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation

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An 18 year old male with an incompletely healed clavicle fracture presented with unexplained syncope. Subsequent investigations were consistent with a diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). A subcutaneous… Click to show full abstract

An 18 year old male with an incompletely healed clavicle fracture presented with unexplained syncope. Subsequent investigations were consistent with a diagnosis of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) was successfully implanted and defibrillation threshold (DFT) testing performed as per standard protocol. Shortly following the procedure, the patient complained of pain and swelling over the left clavicle. A radiograph revealed aggravation and displacement of the underlying clavicle fracture. Surgical reduction and internal fixation was performed one week later.

Keywords: clavicle fracture; subcutaneous implantable; clavicle; implantable cardioverter; cardioverter defibrillator

Journal Title: Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal
Year Published: 2020

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