Indications, management, and complications of temporary inferior vena cava filters

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serval:BIB_8BA1B57DA586
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Indications, management, and complications of temporary inferior vena cava filters
Journal
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
Author(s)
Linsenmaier U., Rieger J., Schenk F., Rock C., Mangel E., Pfeifer  K. J.
ISSN
0174-1551 (Print)
Publication state
Published
Issued date
12/1998
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
21
Number
6
Pages
464-9
Language
english
Notes
Clinical Trial Journal Article --- Old month value: Nov-Dec
Abstract
PURPOSE: We describe the results of a preliminary prospective study using different recently developed temporary and retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filters. METHODS: Fifty temporary IVC filters (Gunther, Gunther Tulip, Antheor) were inserted in 47 patients when the required period of protection against pulmonary embolism (PE) was estimated to be less than 2 weeks. The indications were documented deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and temporary contraindications for anticoagulation, a high risk for PE, and PE despite DVT prophylaxis. RESULTS: Filters were removed 1-12 days after placement and nine (18%) had captured thrombi. Complications were one PE during and after removal of a filter, two minor filter migrations, and one IVC thrombosis. CONCLUSION: Temporary filters are effective in trapping clots and protecting against PE, and the complication rate does not exceed that of permanent filters. They are an alternative when protection from PE is required temporarily, and should be considered in patients with a normal life expectancy.
Keywords
Adult Aged Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Middle Aged Phlebography Prospective Studies Pulmonary Embolism/*prevention & control Treatment Outcome *Vena Cava Filters/adverse effects
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