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Semin intervent Radiol 2007; 24(3): 356-360
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-985751
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-985751
MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY CASE
Copyright © 2007 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.
Filter Migration to Right Heart
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Publication Date:
03 September 2007 (online)
Inferior vena caval filter migration is a rare complication that may occur spontaneously or as the result of guidewire entanglement. When feasible, percutaneous retrieval or repositioning is typically pursued, especially if the filter has migrated to a precarious position, such as into the right heart.
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Brian FunakiM.D.
Section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Chicago Hospitals
5840 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 2026, Chicago, IL 60637