Meet The Experts: Advanced Techniques for IVC Filter Removal

With the increased volume of inferior filters placed there is increasing attention on inferior vena cava filter retrieval. Retrieval can be complicated by filters with additional dwell time or filters that are difficult to remove because of anatomic or device-related issues. To address these difficult-to-remove filters, advanced filter retrieval techniques may be required.    

Faculty
Marc Passman, MD (Moderator)
John Rectenwald, MD
Yana Etkin, MD

Learning Objectives
At the end of the activity, participants will be able to:

• Identify optimal filter retrieval timing
• Understand standard techniques for filter retrieval
• Know when and how to safely utilize advance techniques for inferior vena cava filter removal