Embolectomy of a Bird's Nest Vena Caval Filter.
In this case report we describe a successful embolectomy of a partially migrated Bird's Nest Caval Filter with attached embolic material. We used transesophageal echocardiography to guide the surgical approach. The patient recovered uneventfully from both the embolectomy and the subsequent pelvic operation.
Chitwood
W R
WR
Department of Surgery, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, North Carolina 27858.
Chiang
K S
KS
Williams
J M
JM
Zeri
R S
RS
Semer
D A
DA
D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D017128:Embolectomy / Q000379:methods; D004617:Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D016306:Vena Cava Filters / Q000009:adverse effects*