Surgical removal of a ‘nonretrievable’ inferior vena cava filter: A unique case requiring a median sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass

AUTOR(ES)

Dagenais, Francois

FONTE

Pulsus Group Inc

RESUMO

An unsuccessful percutaneous removal of a caval filter that required retrieval through a median sternotomy and cardiopulmonary bypass is reported. Surgical options and techniques are discussed.

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