LAUSR

Vena caval filters (VCFs) are used to prevent pulmonary embolism. However, besides the limited evidence of efficacy, filters have been associated with complications such as migration and embolization of the filter or filter components to the heart, with the potential to perforate the cardiac chambers leading to tamponade. The goal of this study was to provide a broad perspective about the presence of this complication. Toward that goal, we conducted a systematic review of the published literature as well as the available reports in the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) for hemopericardium and cardiac tamponade following the placement of VCFs.