Inferior Vena Cava Filter Removal After Prolonged Dwell Time of 2310 Days

Inferior vena cava filters are commonly placed for a variety of indications, often when anticoagulation is contraindicated. Although technical success is high and complication rates low, there are complications that are important to be aware of. We present the case of a 29-year-old woman with a prol...

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Published in:Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center 2016-07, Vol.29 (3), p.292-294
Main Authors: Shah, Ankit H., Lichliter, Andrew, Cura, Marco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiovascular instruments, Implanted
Case Studies
Evaluation
Health aspects
Physiological aspects
Postoperative care
Vena cava
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Summary:Inferior vena cava filters are commonly placed for a variety of indications, often when anticoagulation is contraindicated. Although technical success is high and complication rates low, there are complications that are important to be aware of. We present the case of a 29-year-old woman with a prolonged filter dwell time resulting in complications.
ISSN:0899-8280
1525-3252
DOI:10.1080/08998280.2016.11929440