Key result
This comprehensive review summarizes current indications, techniques, complications, and retrieval rates associated with permanent and retrievable inferior vena cava filters.
Why the study?
A dramatic increase in IVC filter placement and an association with numerous complications created a need to examine current indications and identify patients at risk.
Population
Patients with pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis
Comparison
Permanent vs retrievable IVC filters
Design
Comprehensive review
Authors
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Alerts to complications and retrieval gaps with IVC filters; leaves open optimal indications and protocols for prospective trials.
This review provides a comprehensive overview of the indications, techniques, complications, and retrieval rates of inferior vena cava filters.
Li et al. (2020) conducted a review in Pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis. Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter was evaluated. This comprehensive review summarizes current indications, techniques, complications, and retrieval rates associated with permanent and retrievable inferior vena cava filters.
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