Inferior vena cava filter resulting in perforation and massive retroperitoneal hematoma presenting as acute onset of lower extremity weakness

We present a case of a 62-year-old man who developed abdominal pain and right lower extremity weakness two weeks after treatment of a pulmonary embolism with IVC filter placement and anticoagulation. A CT scan revealed a large right-sided retroperitoneal hematoma with active extravasation from the IVC filter struts that had perforated the IVC wall.
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research