Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Wall Penetration by IVC Filter Detected Incidentally During Retroperitoneal Lymphadenectomy.

Anticoagulation is the treatment of choice in deep venous thrombosis; IVC filters can be placed in cases where anti coagulation is absolutely contra indicated. IVC filters are not without complications, some of which can be life-threatening. If detected early and managed timely and appropriately, a crisis can be averted. We report a complication-IVC wall penetration by a retrievable IVC filter, detected incidentally during a retroperitoneal lymph node dissection.