Abstract

CIGALINI, Ignacio M. et al. Implant of embolic protection filters in duplicated vena cava. Medicina (B. Aires) [online]. 2023, vol.83, n.5, pp.821-824. ISSN 0025-7680.

We present the case of a patient with venous throm boembolic disease and contraindication to anticoagu lation, where the incidental finding of a duplication of the inferior vena cava was made. This observation determined the need to implant two embolic protection filters. Although this vascular anomaly is rarely present, it is important to keep this possibility in mind to ensure that proper protection is provided when inferior vena cava filters are implanted.

Keywords : Inferior vena cava; Vascular malforma tions; Venous thromboembolism; Vena cava filters.