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Technical aspects of insertion and removal of an inferior vena cava IVC filter for prophylactic treatment of pulmonary embolus

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We report the successful insertion and subsequent retrieval of a Gunther-Tulip vena cava filter in a patient with an anomalous left-sided inferior vena cava, who developed a right ilio-femoral venous thrombosis prior to planned surgical resection of a right femoral osteosarcoma. The indication was for short-term prophylaxis against pulmonary embolism during manipulative leg surgery.

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  1. Radiology Department, Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust, Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham B 16 8 ET, UK, , , , , , GB

    P. L. Khong & P. R. John

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  1. P. L. Khong
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Received: 28 March 1996 Accepted: 22 August 1996

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Khong, P., John, P. Technical aspects of insertion and removal of an inferior vena cava IVC filter for prophylactic treatment of pulmonary embolus. Pediatric Radiology 27, 239–241 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002470050110

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