Limb fracture, embolization, and penetration of the heart: a case report of a complication of unretrieved inferior vena cava filters.

Louis Fernandez Chai, Derek Kwasi Afflu, Akshay Chauhan, Hiromu Kehara, Mikiko Senzai, Yoshiya Toyoda

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Article in Indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Louis Fernandez ChaiDivision of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N. Broad Street, Suite 501-C, Philadelphia, 19140 PA USA.

Derek Kwasi AffluDivision of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N. Broad Street, Suite 501-C, Philadelphia, 19140 PA USA.ORCID 0000-0002-8146-029X

Akshay ChauhanDivision of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N. Broad Street, Suite 501-C, Philadelphia, 19140 PA USA.

Hiromu KeharaDivision of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N. Broad Street, Suite 501-C, Philadelphia, 19140 PA USA.

Mikiko SenzaiDivision of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N. Broad Street, Suite 501-C, Philadelphia, 19140 PA USA.

Yoshiya ToyodaDivision of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N. Broad Street, Suite 501-C, Philadelphia, 19140 PA USA.

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Abstract

Inferior vena cava filters are commonly used in patients with venous thromboembolism who cannot tolerate anticoagulation. While retrievable filters are preferred, many remain in place long-term, increasing the risk of complications such as filter strut fracture and embolization. We present a case of a 47-year-old female with an incidentally discovered intracardiac filter strut fragment, 16 years post-implantation. Minimally invasive surgical removal was performed, while an additional embolized fragment in the pulmonary artery was managed conservatively. This case underscores the importance of timely filter retrieval to prevent complications and highlights management considerations for embolized struts.

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Cardiac injuryEmbolizationForeign bodyIVC filterStrut fracture

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PMID41142287

DOI10.1007/s12055-025-02026-2

PMCPMC12549437

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