Why the study?
IVC filter fracture carries a high incidence and risk for embolization, which may require open surgery.
Demonstrates a minimally invasive transcatheter approach for extracting an embolized IVC filter strut embedded in the right ventricle, potentially avoiding the need for open surgery.
Minimally invasive transcatheter extraction feasible for embolized IVC filter strut; case report leaves open safety, efficacy, and need for prospective validation.
The incidence of IVC filter fracture is high with risk for embolization and may require open surgery. We present a minimally invasive approach of complex transcatheter extraction of an embolized and embedded IVC filter strut from the right ventricle. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)
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