Retrieval of a Greenfield Inferior Vena Cava Filter Indwelling for 29 Years

Dipesh M. Patel; John F. Di Capua; Mohammad Reza Rouhezamin; Raul N. Uppot; Sanjeeva P. Kalva

doi:10.1177/15385744241231134

Retrieval of a Greenfield Inferior Vena Cava Filter Indwelling for 29 Years

Dipesh M. Patel, John F. Di Capua, Mohammad Reza Rouhezamin, Raul N. Uppot, Sanjeeva P. Kalva

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Abstract

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are used to prevent fatal and nonfatal pulmonary embolism in patients who otherwise cannot receive anticoagulation for venous thrombosis. While generally safe and effective, complications can arise, especially after prolonged implantation. Timely retrieval is essential once the indication for insertion has resolved. However, encountering patients with long-standing embedded filters is not uncommon. This case report discusses the successful retrieval of a permanent Greenfield IVC filter after 29 years.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	640-644
Number of pages	5
Journal	Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Volume	58
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/15385744241231134
State	Published - Aug 2024
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Greenfield
hangman
inferior vena cava filter
laser
retrieval

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Surgery
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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Retrieval of a Greenfield Inferior Vena Cava Filter Indwelling for 29 Years

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