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Magnetic resonance characteristics of the LGM vena cava filter: Technical note

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Abstract

The LGM (Vena Tech) IVC filter is a recently introduced device for caval interruption. The magnetic resonance imaging safety and imaging characteristics of this filter were evaluated. The filter was proven to lack ferromagnetic properties. It was imaged with minimal artifact and no detectable motion in the magnetic field.

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  1. The Medical College of Pennsylvania, Allegheny Campus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

    Paul M. Kiproff M.D., Ziad L. Deeb, Farhad M. Contractor & Maroon B. Khoury

  2. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Allegheny General Hospital, 320 East North Avenue, 15212-9986, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

    Paul M. Kiproff M.D., Ziad L. Deeb, Farhad M. Contractor & Maroon B. Khoury

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Kiproff, P.M., Deeb, Z.L., Contractor, F.M. et al. Magnetic resonance characteristics of the LGM vena cava filter: Technical note. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 14, 254–255 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02578474

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