Key result
IVC filter insertion shows low complication rates, with active bleeding prompting ~62% of placements.
Population
77 patients with Venous Thrombosis who had a temporary or permanent IVC filter inserted at a single tertiary…
Design
Cohort
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May support IVC filter use for active bleeding given low complications; single-center data leaves open need for confirmatory trials.
Observational (n=77)
No
In a single-center 5-year experience, IVC filter insertion was primarily indicated for active bleeding and associated with a low rate of procedural complications.
Saour et al. (2009) conducted an observational in Venous Thrombosis (n=77). Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter was evaluated. Inferior vena cava filter insertion had a low complication rate, with active bleeding being the primary indication for insertion in 62% of patients.
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