Inferior vena cava filter from left-sided superior vena cava.
We describe the unusual case of a 71-year-old male with a history of deep vein thrombosis and recurrent multiple pulmonary embolism (PE) despite adequate anticoagulation. Computed tomography (CT) and brachiocephalic venography revealed a left-sided superior vena cava. We describe successful placement of an inferior vena cava filter via a left-sided superior vena cava.
Nair
Sujit
S
Department of Radiology, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull HU3 2JZ, UK. drsnnair@hotmail.com
Ettles
Duncan
D
Robinson
Graham
G
Scott
Paul
P
D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005268:Femoral Vein; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010690:Phlebography; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012008:Recurrence; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler; D016306:Vena Cava Filters; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000002:abnormalities*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*
D000925:Anticoagulants