Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a feared complication of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) that can lead to respiratory distress and even death. The mainstay of preventing PE is anticoagulation, but other strategies exist. Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are an alternative strategy for PE prophylaxis in individuals who may have contraindications to receiving anticoagulation. Although the placement of an IVC filter is a minimally invasive and typically uncomplicated procedure, all procedures have their risks. We present a case of a 35-year-old woman who experienced a rare complication of IVC filter placement and suffered a retroperitoneal hemorrhage. The patient underwent placement of an IVC filter for PE prophylaxis before a scheduled sleeve gastrectomy. Hours after placement, she returned with new symptoms and signs of blood loss. She was found to have a retroperitoneal hematoma due to bleeding from a lumbar artery that was penetrated by a strut of the filter. Arterial hemorrhage from a lumbar artery is a rare complication of IVC filter placement, and it can result in poor outcomes for the patient. We aim to increase awareness of this rare but dangerous complication to improve recognition and patient outcomes in cases of delayed arterial hemorrhage following IVC filter placement.
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