Symptomatic inferior vena cava perforation by a retrievable filter: Report of two cases and a literature review.
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
The International journal of angiology
Abstract
Inferior vena cava filters have been used frequently for decades to prevent pulmonary embolism in medical, surgical and trauma patients. With the advent of temporary or retrievable filters, the use of these filters has increased substantially. However, the enhanced design and attributes that make these devices attractive for short-term benefit and retrieval are not without risk. Two cases of symptomatic inferior vena cava wall penetration are reported - one of which required surgical intervention.
First Page
203
Last Page
206
DOI
10.1055/s-0031-1278355
Publication Date
Winter 2009
Recommended Citation
Franz RW, Johnson JD, Shah KJ. Symptomatic inferior vena cava perforation by a retrievable filter: Report of two cases and a literature review. Int J Angiol. 2009 Winter;18(4):203-6. doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1278355. PMID: 22477554; PMCID: PMC2903035.