title: Guenther tulip filter retrieval from a left-sided inferior vena cava.
abstract: Optional (retrievable) inferior cava filters (IVC) may have advantages over permanent filters in a certain subset of patients, especially in view of recent concerns about the long-term thrombotic complications of the latter. Retrieval of the Guenther Tulip Filter (GTF), an optional filter, has been reported in a total of 76 patients. We present the first description of GTF retrieval from a left-sided IVC using the right internal jugular approach.
authors.affiliation: Dotter Interventional Institute, Oregon Health Sciences University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., L342, Portland, OR 97201-3098, USA.
authors.forename: Elias N
authors.initials: EN
authors.lastname: Brountzos
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Kaufman
authors.forename: Paul L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Lakin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D020878:Device Removal; D006801:Humans; D007084:Iliac Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011152:Popliteal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D012082:Renal Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D018616:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex; D016306:Vena Cava Filters; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy