Removal of Günther Tulip vena cava filter through femoral vein approach.
The Günther Tulip vena cava filter is designed for removal by the internal jugular vein approach with use of a blunted hook placed at the superior aspect of the filter. Removal of this filter was performed by the femoral approach in a patient with central venous occlusion that precluded removal by the conventional approach.
Van Ha
Thuong G
TG
Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Radiology, University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC 2026, Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA. tgvanha@radiology.bsd.uchicago.edu
Keblinskas
Darius
D
Funaki
Brian
B
Lorenz
Jonathan
J
D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003287:Contrast Media; D020878:Device Removal; D005268:Femoral Vein; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011677:Punctures; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016306:Vena Cava Filters
D000925:Anticoagulants; D003287:Contrast Media