Management of infected caval filter with simultaneous aortic pseudoaneurysm and retroperitoneal perforation: a case report and literature review.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-2012
Abstract
Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters have been reported to have complication rates up to 35%. Penetration of surrounding retroperitoneal structures is an uncommon, but potentially serious, complication, with several reports in the literature. We present a unique case of a 34-year-old intravenous drug user with infected IVC filter struts penetrating multiple structures simultaneously. Definitive operative management was necessary for removal of filter struts from the aorta, the second part of the duodenum and the iliopsoas muscle. Drainage and debridement of an associated iliopsoas abscess was performed, followed by aortic and caval reconstruction.
Volume
20
Issue
4
First Page
225
Last Page
228
ISSN
1708-5381
Published In/Presented At
Assifi, M. M., Bagameri, G., Dimuzio, P. J., & Eisenberg, J. A. (2012). Management of infected caval filter with simultaneous aortic pseudoaneurysm and retroperitoneal perforation: a case report and literature review. Vascular, 20(4), 225–228. https://doi.org/10.1258/vasc.2011.cr0310
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
22688925
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article