A fractured inferior vena cava filter strut migrating to the left pulmonary artery. (2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hudali, Tamer; Zayed, Ali; Karnath, Bernard
• Is Part Of: Respiratory medicine case reports. Volume 16(2015)
• Page Start: 3
• Page End: 6
• Publication Date: 2015
• Subjects: IVC filters -- Filter complication -- Filter fracture; CT computed tomography -- DVT deep vein thrombosis -- IV intravenous -- IVC inferior vena cava -- PE pulmonary embolism -- RV right ventricle; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory System -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases; Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.2
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2015.06.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2213-0071

Abstract

Abstract: Inferior vena cava filters are increasingly used in patients with recurrent venous thromboembolism who are contraindicated to anticoagulation. Migration of a broken strut to the pulmonary artery is a very rare complication of these filters. We report the case of an 83-year-old female who experienced this complication with the migratory strut remaining in the same position for years. This case provides evidence that such filters probably have higher rates of complications than what has been thought that remain asymptomatic. The indications and the management of complications of such devices need to be studied further.