Vena cava filter disruption and central migration due to accidental guidewire manipulation: A case report

Vena cava filters are now widely used as a safe and effective means of reducing the risk of pulmonary embolus in patients hospitalized with acute stroke or trauma. We report a case of traumatic disruption of a vena cava filter resulting from guidewire manipulation with migration of the main structure to the heart after successful initial placement of the filter.