The wire loop technique for IVC filter removal

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are effective therapy to prevent pulmonary embolism in patients with contraindication to anticoagulation. However, IVC wall penetration by the filter struts is a common complication that can lead to symptoms specially when adjacent organs are impacted. This case repo...

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Main Authors: Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar, MD, MS, Valentyna Kostiuk, BA, Navid Gholitabar, MS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468428721000794