Perforation of inferior vena cava during filter placement

The placement of an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is a therapeutic method for selected patients with deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. However, insertion and placement of the filter may be associated with certain complications. For instance, retroperitoneal hematoma resulting from per...

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Veröffentlicht in:	VASA 2011-03, Vol.40 (2), p.157-162
Hauptverfasser:	PIECUCH, J, WIEWIORA, M, NOWOWIEJSKA-WIEWIORA, A, SZKODZINSKI, J, POLONSKI, L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Blood and lymphatic vessels Cardiology. Vascular system Device Removal Diseases of the cardiovascular system Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous Female Hematoma - etiology Humans Medical sciences Middle Aged Phlebography - methods Pulmonary Embolism - etiology Pulmonary Embolism - prevention & control Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects) Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome Vascular Surgical Procedures Vascular System Injuries - diagnostic imaging Vascular System Injuries - etiology Vascular System Injuries - surgery Vena Cava Filters - adverse effects Vena Cava, Inferior - diagnostic imaging Vena Cava, Inferior - injuries Vena Cava, Inferior - surgery Venous Thrombosis - complications Venous Thrombosis - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	The placement of an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is a therapeutic method for selected patients with deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. However, insertion and placement of the filter may be associated with certain complications. For instance, retroperitoneal hematoma resulting from perforation of the wall by the filter is such a very rare but serious complication. We report the case of a 64-year-old woman with perforation of the IVC wall and consecutive hematoma caused by the filter who was treated surgically.
ISSN:	0301-1526 1664-2872
DOI:	10.1024/0301-1526/a000087