Long-standing inferior vena cava filter with multidirectional strut penetration: A case report

Nawaf Salah Ayad Mohamed1, Osama Osman Ahmed Farah2, Mohammed Ibrahim Elhamaky2

  • 1College of Medicine, AlMareefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Summary

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter strut penetration into adjacent structures, including the spine and aorta, is a serious complication. This case highlights the need for timely retrieval and multidisciplinary management of IVC filters.