Hemorrhagic shock with delayed retroperitoneal hemorrhage after deployment of an inferior vena cava filter: report of a case

Surg Today. 2007;37(7):618-21. doi: 10.1007/s00595-006-3450-z. Epub 2007 Jun 26.

Abstract

Although inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement has demonstrated an excellent therapeutic efficacy in preventing pulmonary embolism, several filter-related complications have been reported. Among them, retroperitoneal hemorrhage due to IVC perforation is one of the most serious complications. We report herein a female patient who underwent TrapEase IVC filter placement with anticoagulation and thrombolytic therapy for treatment of pulmonary embolism, and later demonstrated hemorrhagic shock 5 days after filter placement. The patient's blood pressure stabilized after the anticoagulant therapy was stopped and she received a blood transfusion. We should therefore carefully observe patients after IVC filter placement, particularly those receiving simultaneous anticoagulation therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Hemorrhage / complications*
  • Postoperative Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Pulmonary Embolism / surgery*
  • Retroperitoneal Space*
  • Shock, Hemorrhagic / diagnosis
  • Shock, Hemorrhagic / etiology*
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vena Cava Filters / adverse effects*