Complications secondary to the Bard retrievable filter: a case report
Munier Nazzal1, Jihad Abbas, Justin Shattu
1Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, OH, USA. munier.nazzal@utoledo.edu
Annals of Vascular Surgery
|May 28, 2008
Summary
Retrievable inferior vena cava filters are used to prevent blood clots, but complications can occur during removal. Further study is needed to determine the benefits and risks of specific filter types.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
Background:
- Short-term inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are increasingly used for venous thromboembolism (VTE) treatment and prophylaxis.
- Retrievable filters aim to avoid long-term complications associated with permanent filters, particularly in patients with temporary anticoagulation contraindications.
Observation:
- Complications associated with individual retrievable IVC filter models are not well-documented in clinical trials.
- This study reports on complications encountered during the retrieval of Bard Recovery filters in two patients.
Findings:
- The Bard Recovery filter retrieval was associated with complications in the observed cases.
- Specific data on the complication rates for individual retrievable filter devices are lacking.
Implications:
- The decision to insert an IVC filter requires careful consideration of potential benefits versus risks.
- Further research is warranted to thoroughly evaluate the safety and efficacy of different retrievable IVC filter models.
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