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Fig. 2 | CVIR Endovascular

Fig. 2

From: Collapse of inferior vena cava during complex filter retrieval with consequent intra-procedural systemic hypotension and bradycardia: a case report

Fig. 2

IVC filter retrieval. A While the upper end of the IVC filter is grabbed by endobronchial forceps (blue arrow), the Hangman technique was used to hook the lower end of the IVC filter (yellow arrow). B Both ends of the IVC filter are being covered by advancing sheath (black arrows) from opposite directions while holding tension on the IVC filter. C Once the IVC filter (yellow arrow) was completely collapsed and covered, sudden systemic hypotension is noted, and the contrast injection through the right CVF sheath shows IVC occlusion

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