Abstract
Optional (retrievable) inferior cava filters (IVC) may have advantages over permanent filters in a certain subset of patients, especially in view of recent concerns about the long-term thrombotic complications of the latter. Retrieval of the Guenther Tulip Filter (GTF), an optional filter, has been reported in a total of 76 patients. We present the first description of GTF retrieval from a left-sided IVC using the right internal jugular approach.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Angiography, Digital Subtraction
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Device Removal
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Humans
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Iliac Vein / diagnostic imaging
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Iliac Vein / surgery
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Jugular Veins / diagnostic imaging
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Jugular Veins / surgery
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Male
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Popliteal Vein / diagnostic imaging
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Popliteal Vein / surgery
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Prosthesis Implantation
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Pulmonary Embolism / diagnosis
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Pulmonary Embolism / prevention & control
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Renal Veins / diagnostic imaging
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Renal Veins / surgery
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Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex
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Vena Cava Filters*
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Vena Cava, Inferior / diagnostic imaging
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Vena Cava, Inferior / surgery*
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Venous Thrombosis / diagnosis
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Venous Thrombosis / therapy