Following pacemaker implantation, a 75-year-old male developed a low grade infection
of the generator pocket.Utilizing the same generator, several relocations of the generator
were made with the result that eventually the pacemaker, eroding the muscular planes,
found his way into the ascending colon. Healing could be achieved only after removing
the whole pacemaker system. The author's current policy in case of pacemaker infection
is also reported
Pacemaker - infection - Colon perforation
