Asymptomatic struts fracture and multiple embolization as a late complication of ALN removable vena cava filter implantation | Zendy

Gianluca Pontone | Zendy; Daniele Andreini | Zendy; Erika Bertella | Zendy; Andrea Ani | Zendy; Mauro Pepi | Zendy; Piero Montorsi | Zendy

Open Access

Asymptomatic struts fracture and multiple embolization as a late complication of ALN removable vena cava filter implantation

Author(s) -

Gianluca Pontone,

Daniele Andreini,

Erika Bertella,

Andrea Ani,

Mauro Pepi,

Piero Montorsi

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

european heart journal

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 4.336

H-Index - 293

eISSN - 1522-9645

pISSN - 0195-668X

DOI - 10.1093/eurheartj/ehs412

Subject(s) - medicine , asymptomatic , embolization , complication , surgery , radiology , vena cava

A 74-year-old woman underwent abdominal computed tomography (CT) because of abdominal pain. She had a history of ALN (ALN Implants Chirurgicaux, Ghisonaccia, France) inferior vena cava (IVC) filter implantation 10 years before because of recurrent pulmonary embolism due to venous thrombosis of lower limbs. The IVC venography disclosed correct filter positioning …

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research