Pathological Significance of Tissue Trapped in Retrieved OptEase Vena Cava Filter at 18th Day after Installation in Patient with Deep Vein Thrombosis.
10.3349/ymj.2017.58.3.662
- Author:
Sang Min PARK
1
;
Jung Woo SON
;
Kyung Soon HONG
;
Kyung Chan CHOI
Author Information
1. Deartment of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea. samipark@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Venous thromboembolism;
vena cava;
retrieval device
- MeSH:
Humans;
Pulmonary Embolism;
United States Food and Drug Administration;
Vascular System Injuries;
Vena Cava Filters*;
Venous Thromboembolism;
Venous Thrombosis*
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2017;58(3):662-664
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The retrievable type of inferior vena cava filter has been widely used to prevent pulmonary thromboembolism in patients with deep vein thrombosis and contraindication of anticoagulation. Physicians make considerable efforts to remove the filter according to the manufacturer and US Food and Drug Administration safety advisory recommendation. However, forced filter retrieval might cause vascular injury within 3 weeks. Herein, we report pathologic and angiographic findings to suggest filter associated vascular injury during forced retrieval just within recommended period in a patient with deep vein thrombosis.
