Table 2.
Characteristics of patients with spontaneous device extrusion.
| Explant | Age (yrs) | Sex | BSA (m2) | Indication for implant | Procedure time (min) | Antibiotic | Blood thinner | SuperficialClosure technique | Comorbid condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 | M | 2.2 | Syncope | 3 | No | Yes | Dermabond | Coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hypothyroidism |
| 2 | 67 | M | 2.6 | Palpitation | 10 | Yes | Yes | Suture and Dermabond | No |
| 3 | 8 | F | 0.9 | Palpitation | 4 | Yes | No | Dermabond | Genetic arrhythmic syndrome |
| 4 | 8.5 | F | 0.9 | Palpitation | 13 | Yes | No | Suture and Dermabond | Genetic arrhythmic syndrome |