Key result
Targeted follow-up and technical strategies improve inferior vena cava filter retrieval rates.
Why the study?
IVC filter retrieval often occurs at a suboptimal rate, leading to complications associated with long-term placement, motivating strategies to improve retrieval rates.
What strategies can improve retrieval rates for retrievable inferior vena cava filters?
What strategies can improve retrieval rates for retrievable inferior vena cava filters?
This review highlights strategies to improve the suboptimal retrieval rates of retrievable IVC filters, thereby reducing complications associated with long-term placement.
Persistent suboptimal IVC filter retrieval increases long-term risks; leaves open optimal follow-up and device strategies in VTE care.
The introduction of retrievable inferior vena cava (IVC) filters was an important step in the evolution of deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism management. Their removability makes them preferred to permanent filters in many cases. IVC filter retrieval often occurs at a suboptimal rate, leading to complications associated with long-term placement. Improving retrievability includes solutions for patients being lost to follow-up, filter malpositioning, need arising for permanent IVC filtration, filtration requiring longer than the filter's window of retrievability, and filter compromise by the presence of a large trapped clot. This review explores these strategies for retrieval in detail in hopes of improving IVC filter retrieval rates.
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Dixon et al. (2013) conducted a review in Deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism. Strategies for IVC filter retrieval was evaluated. Strategies to improve inferior vena cava filter retrieval rates include addressing loss to follow-up, filter malpositioning, and prolonged filtration needs.
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