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Despite advances in implantation techniques, device pocket\u2010related complications such as infection, hematoma, and wound dehiscence remain clinically important. The optimal skin closure technique for preventing these complications remains uncertain.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To evaluate and compare the safety and effectiveness of different skin closure techniques following CIED implantation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A systematic review and meta\u2010analysis were conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. PubMed\/MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL were searched from database inception to March 2026. Studies evaluating wound closure techniques after CIED implantation were included. Pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using a random\u2010effects model. Primary outcomes included pocket infection, hematoma, and wound dehiscence.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Nine studies involving 1616 patients were included. Closure methods evaluated included conventional sutures, cyanoacrylate tissue adhesives, skin staplers, and noninvasive closure devices. Pooled analysis showed no significant difference in pocket infection between closure techniques (OR 0.91, 95% CI 0.58\u20131.42;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.68;\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200929%). Similarly, no significant differences were observed for pocket hematoma (OR 1.08, 95% CI 0.67\u20131.74;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.74;\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200934%) or wound dehiscence (OR 1.14, 95% CI 0.52\u20132.51;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.75;\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      \u2009=\u200921%).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Different wound closure techniques following CIED implantation demonstrate comparable safety outcomes. Closure method selection may therefore be guided by operator preference, procedural efficiency, and cosmetic considerations.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/anec.70198","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,11]],"date-time":"2026-06-11T12:39:55Z","timestamp":1781181595000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Skin Closure Techniques After Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Implantation and Their Impact on Pocket Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta\u2010Analysis"],"prefix":"10.1111","volume":"31","author":[{"given":"Yashar","family":"Mashayekhi","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine Ibn e Seena Hospital  Kabul Afghanistan"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Muhammad","family":"Awais","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine Ibn e Seena Hospital  Kabul Afghanistan"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Syed Ali","family":"Hassnat","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"King Edward Medical University  Lahore Pakistan"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Nidhi","family":"Reji","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Rotherham General Hospital  Rotherham UK"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Fawad","family":"ullah","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Qazi Hussain Ahmad Hospital  Nowshehra Pakistan"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Bhavna","family":"Singla","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Erie County Medical Center  Buffalo New York USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Shivam","family":"Singla","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Tidal Health Peninsula Regional  Salisbury Maryland USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0002-3310-5442","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Abida","family":"Perveen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine Ibn e Seena Hospital  Kabul Afghanistan"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-9343-4187","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Jahanzeb","family":"Malik","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine Ibn e Seena Hospital  Kabul Afghanistan"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,11]]},"reference":[{"issue":"2","key":"e_1_2_11_2_1","first-page":"e201","article-title":"American Heart Association Council on Lifelong Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Health in the Young (Young Hearts); and Council on Clinical Cardiology. 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