A modified wire-loop snare technique for the retrieval of inferior vena cava filter with embedded hook. (1st December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wang, Yuewei; Guan, Xiaomei; Wang, Haofu
• Is Part Of: SAGE open medical case reports. Volume 5(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-12-01
• Subjects: Retrievable inferior vena cava filter -- embedded hook -- wire loop -- pigtail catheter; Clinical medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1177/2050313X17745443
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-313X

Abstract

Common obstacles to successful retrieval of retrievable inferior vena cave filter include embedded filter hook and severe tilt of the filter. We described a modified wire-loop snare technique using self-made fishhook-like pigtail catheter and 11-F-long sheath to retrieve a severe tilted filter with embedded hook successfully. The modified wire-loop snare technique is simple and effective requiring only standard equipment and single venous access. This technique may be suitable for some types of retrievable filter with embedded hook.