Failed retrieval of potentially retrievable IVC filters: a report of two cases.
Retrievable inferior vena cava filters are being increasingly used for the prevention of life-threatening pulmonary emboli in patients who have temporary contraindications to anticoagulation therapy. We report two cases of failure to remove these devices.
Kumar
Bangalore C Anil
BC
Department of Radiology, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG72UH, UK. anil.kumar@doctors.org.uk
Chakraverty
Sam
S
Zealley
Ian
I
D020878:Device Removal; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011859:Radiography; D017211:Treatment Failure; D016306:Vena Cava Filters