Inferior Vena Cava Filter in Childhood Septic Deep Vein Thrombosis

Abstract

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter in venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an alternative to anticoagulation when the latter is contraindicated. The use of IVC filter in pediatrics continues to be rare and has not increased despite the ever-increasing rates of childhood VTE. Historically, septic VTE was regarded as a contraindication to IVC filter. Safety and efficacy of IVC filters in septic VTE have been reported in adult patients but not in pediatric patients. In this study, we reported a safe use of IVC filter in a critically ill 12-year-old patient with a large IVC thrombus and multiple pulmonary embolisms with favorable outcome.

Keywords

IVC filter - pediatric DVT - septic DVT

Publication History

Received: 21 February 2020

Accepted: 23 March 2020

Article published online:
24 April 2020

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