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

摘要

BackgroundThe 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 conflicting results. We pooled the effects of pocket irrigations on the prevention of pocket infection by meta-analysis methods.