Procedural and Indwelling Complications with Inferior Vena Cava Filters: Frequency, Etiology, and Management

Milovanovic, Lazar; Kennedy, Sean A.; Midia, Mehran

doi:10.1055/s-0034-1396962

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“…The symptoms include pain and edema of both lower extremities as well as renal failure if the thrombus extends in to the suprarenal IVC. A thrombosed IVC filter (Figure 6), may increase the risk of PE as thrombus may extend above the filter and then emboli leading to recurrent PE in the setting of an IVC filter (32). The exact etiology of filter thrombosis is unknown-it may be related to patients' increased baseline risk for thromboembolism or to the filter's inherent thrombogenicity as a foreign body in the cava.…”

Section: Thrombosismentioning

confidence: 99%

Complications of inferior vena cava filters

Grewal¹,

Chamarthy²,

Kalva³

2016

Cardiovasc. Diagn. Ther.

131

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Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement is a relatively low risk alternative for prophylaxis against pulmonary embolism in patients with pelvic or lower extremity deep venous thrombosis who are not suitable for anticoagulation. There is an increasing trend in the number of IVC filter implantation procedures performed every year. There are many device types in the market and in the early 2000s, the introduction of retrievable filters brought an additional subset of complications to consider. Modern filter designs have led to decreased morbidity and mortality, however, a thorough understanding of the limitations and complications of IVC filters is necessary to weight the risks and benefits of placing IVC filters. In this review, the complications associated with IVC filters are divided into procedure related, post-procedure, and retrieval complications. Differences amongst the device types and retrievable filters are described, though this is limited by a significant lack of prospective studies. Additionally, the clinical presentation as well as prevention and treatment strategies are outlined with each complication type.

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Section: Thrombosismentioning

confidence: 99%

Complications of inferior vena cava filters

Grewal¹,

Chamarthy²,

Kalva³

2016

Cardiovasc. Diagn. Ther.

131

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“…The current case describes an occurrence of filter malposition, which fortunately is usually not in and of itself a dangerous complication. 9 The most serious risk of this complication would be pulmonary embolism arising from the contralateral deep venous system despite filter placement. Filter malposition is also a problem that may easily be remedied.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Complication of Ultrasound-Guided Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement

McDowell

Bremer

Ray

2018

Semin intervent Radiol

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“…As strut perforation is progressive over time (15), efforts to decrease dwell time through clinic initiatives further benefits patients by reducing dwell time and preventing additional perforations. Further, the risk for severe bleeding in patients eligible for anticoagulation treatment for venous thromboembolic disease is approximately four events per 100 patient-years (16), which is significantly less than the risks associated with long-dwelling retrievable IVCFs (17). This study is limited as it only evaluates the costs and reimbursements associated with the IVCF placement and retrieval procedures and should be considered within the context of its design and assumptions.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%