Vena cava filter

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis not applicable

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
ct

Metalic filter placed in infrarenal inferior vena cava. 

Case Discussion

Vena cava filter is an endovascular device which is typically placed in the infrarenal inferior vena cava to prevent pulmonary embolism in selected patients. 

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