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Sep 2026
Balloon-assisted radial release for retrieval of a surgically suture-fixed inferior vena cava filter: a case report
The retrieval of an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is essential for preventing complications related to the filter. Surgically induced suture fixation is an extremely rare cause of filter entrapment and presents unique technical challenges. This case describes a balloon-assisted radial release within the filter frame...
P. Gao, Huan-Liang Liu, Jin-Ding Wei et al.
· Thrombosis Journal · 0 citations