Embolization of caval umbrella. Discussion and report of successful removal from the right ventricle.
The first case of successful diagnosis and operative removal of a vena caval umbrella which had become detached and migrated to the right ventricle is reported. Complications from the employment of this device are discussed. In all cases of umbrella embolization to the right heart and pulmonary arterial tree, immediate operative removal is indicated. Precautions regarding umbrella insertion which minimize the likelihood of dislodgment and embolization are also mentioned.
D000328:Adult; D004617:Embolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005374:Filtration / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000209:etiology; D006352:Heart Ventricles; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000601:surgery*