Semin intervent Radiol 2007; 24(3): 312-315
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-985741
Copyright © 2007 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Caval Penetration with Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage Following Placement of an Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter

Andy P. Brown1 , Michael J. Miller1  Jr. , Tony P. Smith1
  • 1Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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Publication Date:
03 September 2007 (online)

ABSTRACT

Placement of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters is an increasingly common request at our institution. The rise in utilization of caval filtration is probably multifactorial and includes pulmonary embolism (PE) prophylaxis most notably in the setting of trauma, the approval and widespread use of temporary/removable filters, and the perceived low complication rates associated with new generation filter designs. We present a unique case of IVC penetration by a new generation filter that resulted in a retroperitoneal hemorrhage in a fully anticoagulated patient.

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Michael J Miller Jr.M.D. 

Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Duke North Hospital

Room 1502, Durham, NC 27710