Small-bowel obstruction from an extruded Greenfield filter strut: An unusual late complication John P. Kupferschmid, MD, Christopher S. Dickson, MD, Ricard N. Townsend, MD, Daniel L. Diamond, MD Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 16, Issue 1, Pages 113-115 (July 1992) DOI: 10.1016/0741-5214(92)90427-A Copyright © 1992 Society for Vascular Surgery and the North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 Postoperative roentgenogram after Greenfield filter was inserted via right internal jugular cutdown. Paper clip placed on patient's back before operation for appropriate placement of filter. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1992 16, 113-115DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(92)90427-A) Copyright © 1992 Society for Vascular Surgery and the North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Roentgenogram taken when patient was admitted with back pain. Filter now located at superior aspect of fourth lumbar vertebral body. Note that one filter strut has separated from hub. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1992 16, 113-115DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(92)90427-A) Copyright © 1992 Society for Vascular Surgery and the North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 3 Computed tomographic scan of the abdomen shows struts protruding through wall of vena cava. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1992 16, 113-115DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(92)90427-A) Copyright © 1992 Society for Vascular Surgery and the North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions