Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 52-60 , January 2009

Bard Recovery Filter: Evaluation and Management of Vena Cava Limb Perforation, Fracture, and Migration

  • Jeffrey E. Hull, MD

      Affiliations

    • Vascular Center, Chippenham and Johnston Willis Medical Center, 7101 Jahnke Road, Richmond, VA 23225
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to J.E.H.
    • ,
  • Scott W. Robertson, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Nitinol Devices and Components, Fremont, California

Received 17 February 2008 ,Revised 29 September 2008 ,Accepted 29 September 2008.

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 Neither of the authors has identified a conflict of interest.

PII: S1051-0443(08)00890-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jvir.2008.09.032

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 52-60 , January 2009

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