Long-term follow-up of ectopic intracardiac Greenfield filter.

Rodriguez, L F; Saltiel, F S · Chest · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Greenfield filter inferior vena caval interruption is an effective approach for pulmonary embolism prophylaxis. Serious complications, however, have been documented following migration of these filters. We report a case of Greenfield filter migration to the right side of the heart. Evaluation of these filters, as well as indications for retrieval, are discussed.

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