Chronic large pericardial effusion due to a metal wire migrated from inferior vena cava filter diagnosed accidentally during surgery- a case report

Authors

  • mudar abdullatif Tishreen University

Keywords:

Inferior Vena cava filter migration , Large pericardial effusion, Chronic Traumatic pericardial effusion, case report

Abstract

Background: In this case, we present a chronic complication that should be kept in mind when examining any patient with inferior vena cava filter. One of its most important complications is the migration of a segment of it.

Case Summary: We present here a case of a metal wire migrating from the inferior vena cava filter that led to a large chronic pericardial effusion in an obese patient, and because of  the failure of the pericardiocentesis attempt, it was decided to perform a pericardial window. Fortunately for the patient, the diagnosis was made during surgery and the metal wire was extracted.

Discussion: What distinguishes this case is the chronic course For the case, unlike the cases documented before us with an acute course, and because the complaint is chronic, we did not think of the potential traumatic damage of the inferior vena cava filter.

Published

2025-02-16

How to Cite

1.
عبد اللطيف م. Chronic large pericardial effusion due to a metal wire migrated from inferior vena cava filter diagnosed accidentally during surgery- a case report. Tuj-hlth [Internet]. 2025Feb.16 [cited 2025Mar.27];46(6):35-40. Available from: https://journal.tishreen.edu.sy/index.php/hlthscnc/article/view/18435