Fetal Demise Due to Uterine Trauma With Massive Intraperitoneal Hemorrhage Associated With Chronic Perforation of the Inferior Vena Cava by an Infrarenal Filter: A Case Report With Call for Definitive Consensus Regarding Filter Positioning in Nonpregnant Women of Childbearing Age
Author Department
Surgery
Document Type
Presentations, Research
Publication Date
12-2012
Abstract
Suprarenal placement of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters in women of childbearing age has been recommended largely based upon theoretic concerns for safety of the mother and fetus. However, cases of filter-related maternal and fetal injuries have not been previously reported. Instructions for use of commercially available permanent and retrievable IVC filters do not make distinctions based on age or sex. Although most IVC filters implanted in current practice are potentially retrievable, less than 50% are ever removed.
Recommended Citation
Maijub JG, Ross CB, Houser MV, Morris ME. Fetal Demise Due to Uterine Trauma With Massive Intraperitoneal Hemorrhage Associated With Chronic Perforation of the Inferior Vena Cava by an Infrarenal Filter: A Case Report With Call for Definitive Consensus Regarding Filter Positioning in Nonpregnant Women of Childbearing Age. J Vasc Surg. 2012 Dec; 56(6):1823.