Femoral versus jugular access for Denali Vena Cava Filter placement: Analysis of fluoroscopic time, filter tilt and retrieval outcomes

Clinical Imaging
Sun-Ju ChoiWon Hwa Kim

Abstract

To analyze relevant metrics involved in Denali Vena Cava Filter placement via different venous access sites. Patients with Denali filters inserted between March 2017 and February 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Pre-procedural and pre-retrieval computed tomography (CT) were reviewed. We compared inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter, filter tilt angle, filter tip IVC wall abutment, fluoroscopy time, and retrieval outcomes by venous access site. Filter tip abutment/limb penetration and procedure-related complications were investigated. Seventy-eight patients had successfully-placed Denali filters. Seventy-one of 78 (91%) patients had both pre-procedural and pre-retrieval CT. The majority (35 [49%]) were placed via the right femoral vein (left femoral vein: 22 [31%]; right internal jugular vein: 14 [20%]). The jugular approach involved a longer fluoroscopy time (mean 117 ± 37 s [s]) than the right and left femoral approaches (mean 64 ± 21 s, mean 67 ± 15 s, respectively [p < 0.05]). Filter tilt and filter tip abutment were not significantly different between the 3 access routes. Filter tip abutment and limb penetration were observed in 8/71 (11%) and 2/71 (3%) patients, respectively. Filter retrieval was attempted in 68 of 78 (87%...Continue Reading

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