Conservative Management of Duodenal Penetration by Inferior Vena Cava Filter: Case Report and Review

J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep. 2023 Jan-Dec:11:23247096231192815. doi: 10.1177/23247096231192815.

Abstract

Duodenal penetration is a late complication associated with the placement of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters. In this case report, we are presenting a case of asymptomatic duodenal penetration by IVC filter that was managed conservatively.

Keywords: IVC filter; IVC filter complication; asymptomatic duodenal penetration by IVC filter; asymptomatic duodenal perforation by IVC filter; duodenal penetration by IVC filter; duodenal perforation by IVC filter; inferior vena cava filter; inferior vena cava filter complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Conservative Treatment
  • Device Removal
  • Duodenum / surgery
  • Humans
  • Vena Cava Filters* / adverse effects
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / surgery