# A Late Presentation of Right Common Iliac Vein Stent Embolization to the Right Atrium: Important Management Considerations

**Authors:** Michael Fragner, Jude Elsaygh, Sudarshan S Srivats, Joon Seok Suh, Kevin Pink

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59233 · Cureus · 2024-04-28

## TL;DR

A rare case of a stent moving from the leg vein to the heart is reported, highlighting important management considerations.

## Contribution

The paper presents a unique case of asymptomatic stent migration to the right atrium with delayed presentation.

## Key findings

- Stent migration to the right atrium occurred without typical symptoms.
- Late presentation of stent embolization can pose diagnostic and management challenges.

## Abstract

Stent migration is a rare but serious complication of venous stenting, often presenting with chest pain, shortness of breath, and signs of heart failure. Potential complications include arrhythmia, perforation, and valve destruction. Here we present an asymptomatic patient with a late presentation of right common iliac vein stent migration to the right atrium.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** heart failure (MONDO:0005252), arrhythmia (MONDO:0007263)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** arrhythmia (MESH:D001145), heart failure (MESH:D006333), chest pain (MESH:D002637), shortness of breath (MESH:D004417)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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