Retrieval of a malpositioned vena cava filter with embolic protection with use of a second filter
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, vol.16, no.4, pp.531-534, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 16 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2005
- Doi Number: 10.1097/01.rvi.0000153112.43278.42
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.531-534
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Proper positioning of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters is necessary for effective protection from pulmonary embolism (PE). This report describes a case of an IVC filter malpositioned partially in the right common iliac vein that resulted in risk of recurrent PE caused by thrombus emanating from the left common iliac vein. A new filter was placed in the IVC above the first device, followed by retrieval of the malpositioned filter through the new filter.