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  • Title: Excision of a permanent inferior vena cava filter with multiple vena caval perforations.
    Author: Georg Y, Khalife T, Alomran F, Gaudric J, Chiche L, Koskas F.
    Journal: Ann Vasc Surg; 2014 Jan; 28(1):261.e7-9. PubMed ID: 24084266.
    Abstract:
    Perforation of an inferior vena cava filter by one the filter device hooks is a recognized possible complication of this device. We describe a case of surgical excision of a permanent inferior vena cava filter associated with multiple perforations of surrounding structures by each of the 6 hooks of the device. Structures affected include the third lumbar vertebral body, transverse mesocolon, the infrarenal aorta, the duodenum, and the psoas muscle. A thorough understanding of the filter design and adequate preoperative imaging were vital in planning the safe surgical excision of this device.
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