Accidental placement of the Greenfield filter in the heart: Report of two cases

Steven B. Hirsch; Elizabeth B. Harrington; Charles M. Miller; Manuel R. Estioko; M. Haimov

doi:10.1016/0741-5214(87)90280-1

Accidental placement of the Greenfield filter in the heart: Report of two cases

Steven B. Hirsch
, Elizabeth B. Harrington
, Charles M. Miller
, Manuel R. Estioko
, M. Haimov

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Abstract

The Greenfield filter has become the most popular device for interruption of the inferior vena cava; however, a potential for lethal complications exists. We report two cases in which this filter was accidentally released in the heart. To avoid this problem, it is recommended that the guide wire be positioned in the inferior vena cava before the introducer is inserted into the venous system.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	609-610
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume	6
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0741-5214(87)90280-1
State	Published - Dec 1987

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