Safety and Success Rates of Excimer Laser Sheath-Assisted Retrieval of Embedded Inferior Vena Cava Filters.

This cohort study demonstrated high technical success and low complication rates of excimer laser sheath-assisted retrieval of embedded IVC filters in centers with variable case volume and experience, which suggests a wide applicability of the technique with proper training. The excimer laser sheath offers physicians a valuable tool for retrieval of challenging embedded IVC filters.