Long-term follow-up of ectopic intracardiac Greenfield filter.
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.
Medical subject headings
- Foreign-Body Migration
- Heart
- Vena Cava Filters