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- Title
Filter Placement for Duplicated Cava.
- Authors
Malgor, Rafael D.; Oropallo, Alisha; Wood, Emily; Natan, Kristina; Labropoulos, Nicos
- Abstract
Anatomic variations of the inferior vena cava (IVC) are found in 3-5% of the population. IVC duplication is a well-known anatomic variation that is important when relevant procedures are being planed. Therefore, the identification of IVC anomalies should be checked prior to pertinent interventions. We report two cases of dual IVC filter placement for duplicated cava including a missing left inferior vena cava and subsequent pulmonary embolism. The rationale of one versus two filters and the current literature are discussed.
- Subjects
HEPARIN; VENOUS thrombosis treatment; PULMONARY artery; DRUG therapy; WARFARIN; FILTERS &; filtration; HEALTH outcome assessment; PULMONARY embolism; VENOGRAPHY; VENA cava inferior; PULMONARY embolism prevention; TREATMENT effectiveness; EQUIPMENT &; supplies; SURGERY; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, 2011, Vol 45, Issue 3, p269
- ISSN
1538-5744
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1538574410395041