Can cardiac pacemaker wires migrate through skin over time?

My five year old had his third pacemaker fitted in nov 2007.He has been unwell with bad cough and vomiting for last two wks and his pacemaker wires are now visable under skin!!!!Has anyone else had this happen?Off to hosp again on friday.
Can cardiac pacemaker wires migrate through skin over time?
Yes, pacemaker wires can come through the skin. It is uncommon but it can happen. However the wire is normally repositioned as it becomes visable under the skin, before it actually pokes through. Lead repositions are much quicker in terms of procedure length than the actual time it took to fit the pacemaker to start with. Our patients that have had a lead come thru the skin (a very very small amount) usually have a dose of antibiotics which clears up any potential infection. I am sorry that your son is unwell. I hope he gets better soon.
Can cardiac pacemaker wires migrate through skin over time?
i have never heard of this but then again i'am no doctor (heaven forbid) i hope things go well with your son but in the mean time why not either phone his consultant or your gp.gd luck best wishes :)
Reply:I don't know for sure, it not happens to my friend but its better to consult your doctor.
Reply:you should call his specialist of GP.
Reply:Sounds like he's lost a lot of weight. have seen this in patients that have lad drastic weight loss.





If you are concerned then consult the surgery
Reply:Cardiac pace maker wire can migrate but can be easily fixed by your doctor. May God bless your child.
Reply:I don't know about the wires coming through skin but I know they can move, which usually means you need to have it reset. So I suppose if it can move the wires could too. Get it seen to, it doesn't sound like something you should be taking chances with. Go to the doctor, or phone your consultant but do something.
Reply:I'VE SEEN MANY PACE MAKERS, IN CHESTS. BUT NEVER WIRES (OTHER THAN DIRECTILY AFTER SURGERY). THAT DOESN'T APPLY HERE. KEEP US POSTED ON HOW IT GOES. GOD BLESS
Reply:The problem from being able to "see"the wires under the skin may be due to his being so frail and sick,and most likely loosing some weight and belly fat.I wish both of you all the best.Take care. SW RNP