Mechanical thrombectomy in inferior vena cava thrombosis after caval filter placement: a report of three cases.
Inferior vena caval (IVC) filter thrombosis in patients with contraindications to anticoagulant therapy is a difficult and challenging clinical problem. We report our experience in treating three such patients using a mechanical thrombectomy device, which resulted in rapid symptomatic relief until anticoagulant therapy could be safely introduced.
Poon
W L
WL
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong. wlpoon@netvigator.com
Luk
S H
SH
Yam
K Y
KY
Lee
Anselm C W
AC
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D017131:Thrombectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D016306:Vena Cava Filters / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000601:surgery*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy