Retrieval of a malpositioned vena cava filter with embolic protection with use of a second filter.
Proper positioning of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters is necessary for effective protection from pulmonary embolism (PE). This report describes a case of an IVC filter malpositioned partially in the right common iliac vein that resulted in risk of recurrent PE caused by thrombus emanating from the left common iliac vein. A new filter was placed in the IVC above the first device, followed by retrieval of the malpositioned filter through the new filter.
Yavuz
Kivilcim
K
DSA Peripheric Vascular Imaging Center, Ankara, Turkey. kivilcimyvz@yahoo.com
Geyik
Serdar
S
Barton
Robert E
RE
Kaufman
John A
JA
D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral; D020878:Device Removal; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007084:Iliac Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D016306:Vena Cava Filters; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy