Cardiovascular and interventional radiology
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Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol · Apr 2013
Letter Case ReportsEntrapment of guide wire in an inferior vena cava filter: a technique for removal.
Entrapment of a central venous catheter (CVC) guide wire in an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is a rare, but reported complication during CVC placement. With the increasing use of vena cava filters (VCFs), this number will most likely continue to grow. ⋯ We describe a technique that we used successfully in removing the entrapped wire through the left subclavian access site. We also present simple useful recommendations to prevent this complication.