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Owens CA, Bui JT, Knuttinen MG, Gaba RC, Carrillo TC, Hoefling N, Layden-Almer JE. Intracardiac Migration of Inferior Vena Cava Filters. Chest 2009; 136:877-887. [DOI: 10.1378/chest.09-0153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Abstract
Venous thromboembolism is a major health problem that results in significant long-term complications and mortality. The management of venous thromboembolism is complex and can be particularly challenging when pharmacological therapy alone cannot be effectively utilized. Vena cava filters provide protection from pulmonary embolism for patients in whom therapeutic anticoagulation is contraindicated or inadequate. Recent innovations in caval interruption have included the use of alternative imaging modalities for filter insertion and the emergence of devices designed to allow temporary caval filtration. These developments have been accompanied by a controversial increase in the use of vena cava filters for prophylactic indications in the absence of venous thromboembolism. In addition to a brief historical perspective on caval filtration, this update reviews the indications for vena cava filter insertion, associated complications, methods of caval imaging and filter insertion and current FDA-approved devices.
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Affiliation(s)
- Matthew A Corriere
- Department of General Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA
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- MidSouth Surgeons, 1220 Trotwood Avenue, Columbia, TN 38401, USA
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- Assistant Professor of Surgery and Public Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Sciences, Department of General Surgery, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA
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