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Guidewire entrapment during Greenfield filter deployment

R J Browne1, F P Estrada

  • 1Department of Surgery, St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA.

Journal of Vascular Surgery
|February 25, 1998
PubMed
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Inferior vena cava filters prevent pulmonary embolism. A novel Greenfield filter design for complex anatomy caused a unique complication, with strategies to avoid it discussed.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular surgery
  • Interventional radiology
  • Cardiovascular medicine

Background:

  • Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are standard for preventing pulmonary embolism (PE).
  • The Greenfield filter has undergone modifications to enhance deployment.
  • A new design facilitates insertion in tortuous vascular anatomies.

Observation:

  • A case report details a unique complication associated with a modified Greenfield filter.
  • The complication arose during or after the deployment of the novel filter design.
  • This highlights potential challenges with new device iterations.

Findings:

  • The specific complication encountered is presented.
  • The filter's design and deployment technique are analyzed.
  • The rationale behind the design modifications is explored.

Implications:

  • Understanding this complication is crucial for interventionalists.
  • Strategies for avoiding this specific issue are provided.
  • This case contributes to the safe application of advanced IVC filter technology.

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