1. [Imaging mechanical complications of inferior vena cava filters].
- Author
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Arrivé L, Rotenberg L, Monnier-Cholley L, Baghaïe F, Lewin M, Djouhri H, Dahan H, and Tubiana JM
- Subjects
- Biomechanical Phenomena, Humans, Phlebography instrumentation, Phlebography methods, Prosthesis Failure, Prosthesis Implantation instrumentation, Prosthesis Implantation methods, Pulmonary Embolism diagnostic imaging, Pulmonary Embolism prevention & control, Radiography, Interventional instrumentation, Radiography, Interventional methods, Prosthesis Implantation adverse effects, Vena Cava Filters adverse effects, Vena Cava, Inferior diagnostic imaging
- Abstract
Filter placement within the inferior vena cava is performed to prevent pulmonary embolism in patients with contraindications or failure of anticoagulant therapy. Several complications of vena cava filters have been described. However, mechanical complications related to IVC filters may not be of any clinical significance. The purpose of this pictorial essay is to present the imaging features of complications related to inferior vena cava filter placement.
- Published
- 2001