Removal of vena caval filter at 224 days.
Patients at risk of pulmonary embolism usually receive anticoagulants, which are contraindicated in trauma victims. A woman with extensive deep venous thrombosis after a vehicle accident had a nitinol Recovery Filter inserted prophylactically. After her recovery, she requested filter removal because of her intention to become pregnant. The filter was removed percutaneously without difficulty 224 days after implantation.
Lipman
John C
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Atlanta Interventional Institute, Marietta, GA, USA. sportsmd@mindspring.com
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D020878:Device Removal; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016306:Vena Cava Filters; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000601:surgery*