Published September 2000 | Version v1
Journal article

Retrieval of a Greenfield IVC Filter Displaced to the Right Brachiocephalic Vein

  • 1. Department of Radiological Sciences, UCLA Medical Center, Center for the Health Sciences, Room BL 423, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025-1720 (United States)

Description

During insertion of a central venous sheath an inferior vena cava stainless steel Greenfield filter was dislodged to the right brachiocephalic vein without a free end. Successful retrieval was achieved by using a combination of a guidewire and a snare. Percutaneous retrieval of this vena cava filter is feasible with minimal risk using this method

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
5
Journal Page Range
p. 403-405
ISSN
0174-1551
CODEN
CAIRDG

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
39095334
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
HEALTH HAZARDS; MEDICAL SUPPLIES; STAINLESS STEELS; VASCULAR DISEASES; VEINS
Descriptors DEC
ALLOYS; BLOOD VESSELS; BODY; CARBON ADDITIONS; CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; DISEASES; HAZARDS; HIGH ALLOY STEELS; IRON ALLOYS; IRON BASE ALLOYS; ORGANS; STEELS; TRANSITION ELEMENT ALLOYS

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Copyright (c) 2000 Springer-Verlag New York Inc.