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The wire loop technique for IVC filter removal.

ABSTRACT: 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 report and video describe the wire loop technique for successful endovascular IVC filter retrieval in a patient with lower back pain caused by a spinal strut penetration. The patient's back pain resolved after filter retrieval and he remained stable on anticoagulation with no recurrence of venous thromboembolism.

SUBMITTER: Ochoa Chaar CI

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8261545 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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