Duodenocaval fistula from inferior vena cava filter penetration masquerading as lower gastrointestinal bleeding

Lokesh Bathla, Aru Panwar, Robert Joseph Fitzgibbons, Marcus Balters

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Abstract

Asymptomatic penetration of the inferior vena cava (IVC) wall with retrievable filters is not uncommon. Occasionally, this can be a cause for morbidity, and rarely for mortality. We present a case of duodenocaval fistula, secondary to penetration from a strut of retrievable IVC filter that presented as lower gastrointestinal bleeding and discuss the subsequent management. Although newer generation retrievable filters provide a longer time for retrieval, they are associated with an increased incidence of IVC wall penetration, caudal migration, and occasionally symptomatic presentation, thereby necessitating surgical intervention. Close follow-up is warranted, and prompt retrieval of such devices should be done when their use is no longer indicated.

Original languageEnglish
JournalAnnals of Vascular Surgery
Volume25
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2011

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Vena Cava Filters
Inferior Vena Cava
Fistula
Hemorrhage
Morbidity
Equipment and Supplies
Mortality
Incidence

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Surgery

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Duodenocaval fistula from inferior vena cava filter penetration masquerading as lower gastrointestinal bleeding. / Bathla, Lokesh; Panwar, Aru; Fitzgibbons, Robert Joseph; Balters, Marcus.

In: Annals of Vascular Surgery, Vol. 25, No. 8, 11.2011.

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Bathla, L, Panwar, A, Fitzgibbons, RJ & Balters, M 2011, 'Duodenocaval fistula from inferior vena cava filter penetration masquerading as lower gastrointestinal bleeding', Annals of Vascular Surgery, vol. 25, no. 8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2011.03.015
Bathla L, Panwar A, Fitzgibbons RJ, Balters M. Duodenocaval fistula from inferior vena cava filter penetration masquerading as lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2011 Nov;25(8). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2011.03.015
Bathla, Lokesh ; Panwar, Aru ; Fitzgibbons, Robert Joseph ; Balters, Marcus. / Duodenocaval fistula from inferior vena cava filter penetration masquerading as lower gastrointestinal bleeding. In: Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2011 ; Vol. 25, No. 8.
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