title: Case of a misplaced IVC filter: a lesson to learn.
abstract: The inferior vena cava (IVC) filter insertion is a well established procedure to prevent significant pulmonary embolism in selected situations. It is generally considered straight forward without significant complications. We report an interesting case of a young postpartum woman in whom an IVC filter was misplaced in the right gonadal vein. This complication is only rarely reported. Presence of prominent right gonadal vein must always be kept in mind during trans-jugular placement of infra renal filter in the IVC in post partum women.
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: Amar
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mukund
authors.forename: Sandeep
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Agarwal
authors.forename: Deep N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Srivastava
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019300:Medical Errors; D010053:Ovary / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D011859:Radiography; D014680:Veins; D016306:Vena Cava Filters / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000628:therapy*; D055815:Young Adult