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Inferior Vena Cava Filter from Left-Sided Superior Vena Cava

Journal Article · · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
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  1. Hull Royal Infirmary, Department of Radiology (United Kingdom)
We describe the unusual case of a 71-year-old male with a history of deep vein thrombosis and recurrent multiple pulmonary embolism (PE) despite adequate anticoagulation. Computed tomography (CT) and brachiocephalic venography revealed a left-sided superior vena cava. We describe successful placement of an inferior vena cava filter via a left-sided superior vena cava.
OSTI ID:
21467394
Journal Information:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 31; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English