Abstract
Proper positioning of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters is necessary for effective protection from pulmonary embolism (PE). This report describes a case of an IVC filter malpositioned partially in the right common iliac vein that resulted in risk of recurrent PE caused by thrombus emanating from the left common iliac vein. A new filter was placed in the IVC above the first device, followed by retrieval of the malpositioned filter through the new filter.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 531-534 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine