Accidental intraaortic placement of a Greenfield filter.
A Greenfield vena cava filter was accidentally placed in the mid-abdominal aorta. It was manipulated to the aortic bifurcation, where it has been observed for >48 months. This case is the first example of arterial placement of a vena cava filter. This report describes the probable mechanisms for this aberrant placement, methods for prevention of this complication, and options for management of this problem.
Kaufman
J L
JL
Vascular Services of Western New England, Springfield, MA 01107, USA.
Berman
J A
JA
D000059:Accidents; D000293:Adolescent; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D018616:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex; D016306:Vena Cava Filters / Q000009:adverse effects*