58-year-old patient referred for complex IVC filter retrieval after dwell time of 72 months (IMAGE)

American Roentgen Ray Society

58-year-old patient referred for complex IVC filter retrieval after dwell time of 72 months

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F, Axial image from cone-beam CT immediately following retrieval shows two foci of gas in retroperitoneum (white block arrows) and contained contrast extravasation (curved white arrow) from IVC (asterisk). G, Axial image from contrast-enhanced CT performed 1 day post-retrieval shows interval placement of hemoclips in duodenum (arrow), with no further extravasation evident. This was only patient in study sample who experienced major adverse event during complex retrieval.

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