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Radiology, Vol 174, 445-446, Copyright © 1990 by Radiological Society of North America

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Spontaneous disruption of two Greenfield vena caval filters

W Lang, H Schweiger, R Fietkau and K Hofmann-Preiss
Department of Vascular Surgery, Chirurgische Universitatsklinik, Maximiliansplatz, Erlangen, Federal Republic of Germany.

Two cases of fractured Kimray-Greenfield vena caval filter struts in patients with pulmonary embolism are reported. Both filters were inserted without complications by means of a jugular approach. Postoperative radiographs demonstrated correct positioning of the filter. During the follow-up period in both cases the devices migrated caudally and penetrated the caval wall; however, the patients remained asymptomatic. Radiographs should be obtained in the follow-up period to ensure proper positioning of the vena caval filter even in asymptomatic patients.


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