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It was reported that during an office follow up visit it was noted that the patient who is implanted with the deep brain stimulation (dbs) leads developed a needle sized dehiscence on the left side but appeared well.While at home the patient experienced convulsions and was hospitalized, computerized tomography scan (ct) imaging was performed, and a strange shape was seen in the results.The patient underwent a revision procedure.It was stated that nothing of note occurred during the procedure that may have contributed to the patient's condition, however, it was noted that the patient has thin skin.During the revision procedure the left lead and left burr hole cover were explanted, however it is unknown which of the two implanted leads or burr hole covers was explanted.Infection was confirmed on the left side, and the patient was prescribed antibiotics.The patient is doing well post operatively, and therapy has been restarted.The devices were retained by the facility.
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