Retrieval of a malpositioned vena cava filter with embolic protection with use of a second filter

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Yavuz K., Geyik S., Barton R., Kaufman J.

JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, cilt.16, sa.4, ss.531-534, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
• Cilt numarası: 16 Sayı: 4
• Basım Tarihi: 2005
• Doi Numarası: 10.1097/01.rvi.0000153112.43278.42
• Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
• Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Sayfa Sayıları: ss.531-534
• Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

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.