Open Removal of Penetrating Inferior Vena Cava Filter with Repair of Secondary Aortic Dissection: Case Report. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are indicated for the management of venous thromboembolism in patients who are not candidates for anticoagulation, have a contraindication to anticoagulation or who have recurrent thromboembolism despite anticoagulation. As IVC filter usage has increased, there has been a corresponding increase in presentation of filter-related complications. Filter leg penetration is commonly seen although is infrequently associated with complications. But in a small percentage of patients, penetration can result in damage to adjacent structures: duodenum, lumbar spine, and rarely the aorta. We report the case of a 77-year-old man with a chronic aortoiliac dissection secondary to aortic IVC filter penetration who underwent open filter retrieval and aortic repair.

publication date

  • January 22, 2016

Research

keywords

  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Device Removal
  • Iliac Aneurysm
  • Vascular System Injuries
  • Vena Cava Filters

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84961113639

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.avsg.2015.10.033

PubMed ID

  • 26806231

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 32