Journal article
Vena Cava Filters: A Synopsis of Complications and Related Topics
The journal of vascular access, Vol.9(2), pp.102-110
04/2008
DOI: 10.1177/112972980800900204
PMID: 18609524
Abstract
Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism constitute common preventable causes of morbidity and mortality. The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) continues to increase. Standard anticoagulation therapy may reduce the risk of fatal PE by 75% and that of recurrent VTE by over 90%. For patients who are not candidates for anticoagulation, a vena cava filter (VCF) may be beneficial. Despite a good overall safety record, significant complications related to VCF are occasionally seen. This review discusses both procedural and non-procedural complications associated with VCF placement and use. We will also discuss VCF use in the settings of pregnancy, malignancy, and the clinical need for more than one filter.
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- Title: Subtitle
- Vena Cava Filters: A Synopsis of Complications and Related Topics
- Creators
- S.P Stawicki - Department of Surgery, Division of Critical Care, Trauma and Burns, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH - USA, OPUS 12 Foundation, Inc, King of Prussia, PA - USAC.A Sims - Department of Surgery, Division of Traumatology and Surgical Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA - USA, OPUS 12 Foundation, Inc, King of Prussia, PA - USAR Sharma - Department of Surgery, Easton Hospital, Easton, PA - USA, OPUS 12 Foundation, Inc, King of Prussia, PA - USAN.S Weger - Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ - USA, OPUS 12 Foundation, Inc, King of Prussia, PA - USAM Truitt - Department of Surgery, Methodist Hospital, Dallas, TX - USA, OPUS 12 Foundation, Inc, King of Prussia, PA - USAJ Cipolla - St. Luke's Regional Resource Level I Trauma Center, Bethlehem, PA - USA, OPUS 12 Foundation, Inc, King of Prussia, PA - USAS.P Schrag - Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN - USA, OPUS 12 Foundation, Inc, King of Prussia, PA - USAM Lorenzo - Department of Surgery, Methodist Hospital, Dallas, TX - USA, OPUS 12 Foundation, Inc, King of Prussia, PA - USAM. EL Chaar - Department of Surgery, Methodist Hospital, Dallas, TX - USA, OPUS 12 Foundation, Inc, King of Prussia, PA - USAD.A Torigian - Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA - USAP.K Kim - Department of Surgery, Division of Traumatology and Surgical Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA - USA, OPUS 12 Foundation, Inc, King of Prussia, PA - USAB Sarani - Department of Surgery, Division of Traumatology and Surgical Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA - USA, OPUS 12 Foundation, Inc, King of Prussia, PA - USA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The journal of vascular access, Vol.9(2), pp.102-110
- DOI
- 10.1177/112972980800900204
- PMID
- 18609524
- ISSN
- 1129-7298
- eISSN
- 1724-6032
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 04/2008
- Academic Unit
- Surgery
- Record Identifier
- 9984051869202771
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