Retrieval of trapped Günther Tulip inferior vena cava filters: snare-over-guide wire loop technique.
The Günther Tulip inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is designed for transjugular retrieval with use of a sheath and snare device. This report describes a technique for removal of difficult-to-retrieve Günther Tulip IVC filters when the standard method fails. In a series of four patients, each with an IVC filter refractory to capture by snare alone, the use of a snare-over-guide wire loop technique succeeded in retrieving the filter in all cases.
Kuo
William T
WT
Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Stanford University Medical Center, 300 Pasteur Drive, H-3651, Stanford, California 94305-5642, USA. wkuo@stanford.edu
Bostaph
Andrew S
AS
Loh
Christopher T
CT
Frisoli
Joan K
JK
Kee
Stephen T
ST
D000328:Adult; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016306:Vena Cava Filters; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000628:therapy*