Complications secondary to the Bard retrievable filter: a case report.

Abstract

Recent trials have demonstrated the efficacy of short-term insertion of inferior vena cava filters in the treatment and prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism certain populations, especially those with a reversible contraindication to anticoagulation. This has widened the use of retrievable filters in the hope of avoiding the long-term complications of permanent filters. However, no trials have demonstrated complications for each individual retrievable filter; and therefore, the decision for insertion of caval filter should be thoroughly studied and the benefit clearly determined. We discuss our experience with complications that we have encountered during retrieval of the Bard recovery filter in two patients.

• Authors: Munier Nazzal, Jihad Abbas, Justin Shattu, Mustafa Nazzal
• Journal: Annals of vascular surgery (Ann Vasc Surg) Vol. 22 Issue 5 Pg. 684-7 (Sep 2008) ISSN: 1615-5947 [Electronic] Netherlands
• PMID: 18504101 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anticoagulants

Topics

• Accidents, Traffic
• Adult
• Anticoagulants
• Contraindications
• Device Removal
• Female
• Foreign-Body Migration (diagnostic imaging, etiology)
• Humans
• Male
• Prosthesis Failure
• Prosthesis Implantation (adverse effects)
• Radiography
• Vena Cava Filters
• Venous Thromboembolism (prevention & control)