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Expectoration of an inferior vena cava filter strut

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter use is widespread in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) and temporary contraindication to anticoagulation, though timely removal is often not performed. We report the case of an expectoration of an IVC filter strut. Review of the patient's prior imaging c...

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Published in:BMJ Case Rep
Main Authors: Mehanni, Stephen, Higley, Meghan, Schenning, Ryan C
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2016
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5237790/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28011891
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2016-218159
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