Iliac Venous Stent Embolization to the Right Atrium and Subsequent Extraction With in Vivo Recrimping

Abstract

Venous stenting is indicated for significant venous outflow obstruction, post-thrombotic syndrome, and symptomatic deep venous thrombosis. Stent embolization is a rare complication of venous stenting, associated with arrhythmia, valvular compromise, and cardiac perforation.1,2