Key result
Retrievable vena cava filter placement safely prevented worsening or new pulmonary embolism in all 6 patients treated for lower extremity deep venous thrombosis.
Why the study?
Does retrievable vena cava filter placement safely prevent pulmonary embolism in patients with lower extremity deep venous thrombosis?
Observational (n=6)
Does retrievable vena cava filter placement safely prevent pulmonary embolism in patients with lower extremity deep venous thrombosis?
Retrievable vena cava filters can be safely placed and removed to prevent pulmonary embolism during treatment for lower extremity deep venous thrombosis.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
May support retrievable filter use in DVT; leaves open need for randomized trials before practice change.
Yamagami et al. (2003) conducted an observational in Deep venous thrombosis (n=6). Retrievable vena cava filter was evaluated on Safety of insertion/removal and efficacy in preventing pulmonary embolism. Retrievable vena cava filter placement safely prevented worsening or new pulmonary embolism in all 6 patients treated for lower extremity deep venous thrombosis.
Synapse has enriched 3 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: