Effect of pocket irrigation with antimicrobial on prevention of pacemaker pocket infection: a meta-analysis

Effect of pocket irrigation with antimicrobial on prevention of pacemaker pocket infection: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background The presence of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) pocket infection is difficult to treat, causing serious clinical outcomes, but little is known for prevention. Results from some studies suggested that pocket irrigation could reduce infection while others showed conf...

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Main Authors: Feng-Guang Kang, Pei-Jian Liu, Li-Yi Liang, Yong-Qing Lin, Shuang-Lun Xie, Yi He, Bao-Shan Liang, Hai-Feng Zhang, Yang-Xin Chen, Jing-Feng Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Cardiac implantable electronic devices
Pocket irrigation
Pocket Infection
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-017-0689-9

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