title: Difficult retrieval of a retrievable inferior vena cava filter placed in an inverted orientation.
abstract: The present report describes a technique of retrieving a retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placed in an inverted orientation that had attached to the IVC wall. The filter was removed with difficulty via a combined jugular and femoral venous approach.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Imaging, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 30 Gascoigne Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. pchkwok@yahoo.com.hk
authors.forename: Philip Chong-hei
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Kwok
authors.forename: Wong Kan
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: Kam Wang
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Siu
authors.forename: Albert Kwok-hung
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Lai
authors.forename: Susan Chi-hum
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Chan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019300:Medical Errors; D016306:Vena Cava Filters / Q000009:adverse effects