Abstract

ROJAS-TREJO, Luis A.; CASTRO-LOZANO, Guillermo; PACHECO-PEREA, Elena del C.  and  TORRES-MACHORRO, Adriana. Medical and surgical management of adverse effects associated with inferior vena cava filters. Rev. mex. angiol. [online]. 2022, vol.50, n.1, pp.32-39.  Epub May 02, 2022. ISSN 2696-130X.  https://doi.org/10.24875/rma.21000041.

Vena cava filters were developed to prevent pulmonary embolism and reduce mortality associated with venous thromboembolism. Its use varies according to the guidelines that are reviewed, and the implantation of these filters may lead to complications; especially if there is no follow-up. Among the complications due to the placement of vena cava filters, are access complications, poor position of the filter, incomplete expansion with migration, thrombosis, filter fracture, perforation of the vena cava and device infection. The removal of these devices requires a prolonged surgical time and the use of unconventional techniques. We present the case of a 43-year-old patient with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, multiple episodes of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, who had an inferior vena cava filter and presented thrombosis and perforation.

Keywords : Vena cava filter thrombosis; Inferior vena cava perforation; Pulmonary embolism; Deep vein thrombosis.

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