Duodenal perforation caused by an inferior vena cava filter

Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012 Feb;45(1):69-71. doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2012.45.1.69. Epub 2012 Feb 7.

Abstract

The inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is known as an effective and safe method for preventing fatal pulmonary thromboembolism in patients with deep vein thrombosis. Usually, the remaining IVC filters are asymptomatic and do not cause clinical problems. We report a case of duodenal perforation caused by a remaining IVC filter.

Keywords: Complication; Foreign bodies; Penetrating trauma; Vena cava filters; Venous disease.

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  • Case Reports