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Pt came for removal of IVC filter today. Needless to say, it was left in.](https://app.figure1.com/case-detail/3fa260c0-f861-495e-9220-eab8d04deb43)

option filter retrieved after being in for 6 months](https://app.figure1.com/case-detail/44d0eafc-e5a6-4179-94e8-17c1ef727c83)

63-year-old asymptomatic male presents for removal of IVC. IVC was placed after an MVA with closed head injury and prolonged bed bound course. However patient was ineligible for anticoagulation. On pre-procedure imaging the IVC was invading aorta (Figure 1), duodenum (Figure 2), and vertebral body (Figure 3).
What is the most commonly invaded structure by an IVC filter?](https://app.figure1.com/case-detail/50574f31-a25d-4a95-b477-375050cd0970)

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