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Mechanical thrombectomy for inferior vena cava tumor thrombus secondary to renal cell carcinoma

Austin C, McLachlan R, Villalba L

Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques, 2024

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Abstract

This case describes the use of percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy to remove caval tumor thrombus in a 55-year-old male with renal cell carcinoma, using the Inari CloTriever system. The procedure was fast, safe, and effective, with complete tumor thrombus removal and no complications. This case demonstrates the expanding indications for large-bore thrombectomy devices offering minimally invasive options in place of high-risk open interventions.

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