Presentation
Dry cough.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Retained pacing wires (chest x-ray)
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Sternotomy, CABG and AVR.
Two retaining pacing wires projected over the left heart.
Lungs clear.
Old right clavicle fracture.
Case Discussion
The retained pacing wires are fairly subtle. Identification is of greatest importance if MR imaging is to be considered. They are usually accidently left after major cardiothoracic surgery.
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