Metal in motion: a case report of inferior vena cava filter migration
Abstract
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter migration, particularly to the heart, is a rare complication. Small metal fragments may be inadequately characterized on transthoracic echocardiography and may be missed entirely on chest radiograph. Managing the adverse outcomes of IVC filters is a formidable challenge as retrieval carries the risk of arrhythmia, right ventricular perforation, and damage to the tricuspid valve.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Dec 27, 2022
- Source ID
- 10.1093/ehjcr/ytad003
Entities
People
- Binh T. Nguyen
- Edward A. Hulten
- Eric H Twerdahl
- Jonathan A. Aun
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center