During insertion of a central venous sheath an inferior vena cava stainless steel Greenfield filter was dislodged to the right brachiocephalic vein without a free end. Successful retrieval was achieved by using a combination of a guidewire and a snare. Percutaneous retrieval of this vena cava filter is feasible with minimal risk using this method.
Department of Radiological Sciences, UCLA Medical Center, Center for the Health Sciences, Room BL 423, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025-1720, USA.
