Angioscopy for experimental evaluation of optional IVC filters

Hoppe, Hanno; Uchida, Barry T; Pavcnik, Dusan; Kim, Man Deuk; Park, Won Kyu; Correa, Luiz O; Kaufman, John A; Keller, Frederick S; Rösch, Josef (2007). Angioscopy for experimental evaluation of optional IVC filters. Journal of vascular and interventional radiology, 18(2), pp. 277-82. New York, N.Y.: Elsevier 10.1016/j.jvir.2006.12.715

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PURPOSE: To demonstrate the feasibility of direct angioscopic visualization of an optional inferior vena cava (IVC) filter in situ and during retrieval. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Angioscopy was used for direct visualization of optional IVC filters in six sheep. Cavograms were obtained before the filters were retrieved. After successful filter retrieval, segmental IVC perfusion was performed to evaluate filter retrieval-related damage to the IVC wall. Therefore, all branch vessels were ligated before the IVC segment was flushed with normal saline solution until it was fully distended. Then, the inflow was terminated and the IVC segment observed for deflation. Subsequently, the IVC was harvested en bloc, dissected, and inspected macroscopically. RESULTS: The visibility of IVC filters at angioscopy was excellent. During the retrieval procedure, filter collapse and retraction into the sheath were clearly demonstrated. Angioscopy provided additional information to that obtained with cavography, demonstrating adherent material in three filters. Three filters in place for more than 2 months could not be retrieved because the filter legs were incorporated into the IVC wall. After filter retrieval, there was no perforation at segmental IVC perfusion. At macroscopic inspection of the IVC lumen, a small piece of detached endothelium was found in one animal. CONCLUSION: Angioscopy enabled the direct evaluation of optional IVC filters in situ and during retrieval. Compared with cavography, angioscopy provided additional information about the filter in situ and the retrieval procedure. Future applications of this technique could include studies of filter migration, compression, and clot-trapping efficacy.

Item Type:	Journal Article (Original Article)
Division/Institute:	04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Radiology, Neuroradiology and Nuclear Medicine (DRNN) > Institute of Diagnostic, Interventional and Paediatric Radiology
UniBE Contributor:	Hoppe, Hanno
ISSN:	1051-0443
ISBN:	17327562
Publisher:	Elsevier
Language:	English
Submitter:	Factscience Import
Date Deposited:	04 Oct 2013 14:58
Last Modified:	05 Dec 2022 14:18
Publisher DOI:	10.1016/j.jvir.2006.12.715
PubMed ID:	17327562
Web of Science ID:	000244736200014
URI:	https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/24986 (FactScience: 54376)